US Bridges

Nfa A003 over I40

Fair

Madison County, Tennessee · 0.9 MI NE JCT I40&SR138 · Structure no. 57I00400003

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
212 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A003 over I40 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A003 over I40 in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2041. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A003
CrossesI40
Location0.9 MI NE JCT I40&SR138
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.60225, -89.04056
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2020)
Projected traffic112 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A003 over I40 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A003 over I40 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A003 over I40 carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A003 over I40?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A003 over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.