US Bridges

Nfa 872 (sa 5733) over Nfa 872 / I40

Fair

Madison County, Tennessee · 2 MI West of SR 1 · Structure no. 57I00400037

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
297 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,149
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 872 (sa 5733) over Nfa 872 / I40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 872 (sa 5733) over Nfa 872 / I40 in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 16,149 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,192 by 2041. The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 872 (sa 5733)
CrossesNfa 872 / I40
Location2 MI West of SR 1
RouteCounty Highway 872
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.67883, -88.78044
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length297 ft (90.5 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,149 (2021)
Projected traffic14,192 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 872 (sa 5733) over Nfa 872 / I40 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 872 (sa 5733) over Nfa 872 / 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 872 (sa 5733) over Nfa 872 / I40 carry?

About 16,149 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 872 (sa 5733) over Nfa 872 / I40?

The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 872 (sa 5733) over Nfa 872 / I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.