Nfa A494 over Elk River
GoodLincoln County, Tennessee · 5.5 M. N. Taft. · Structure no. 520A4940001
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 375 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A494 over Elk River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A494 over Elk River in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2042. The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A494 over Elk River built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A494 over Elk River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa A494 over Elk River carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A494 over Elk River?
The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A494 over Elk River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.