US Bridges

Nfa A300 over N.Fork Pryor Cove Branch

FairPosted for load

Marion County, Tennessee · In the City of Jasper · Structure no. 580A3000001

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
950
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A300 over N.Fork Pryor Cove Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A300 over N.Fork Pryor Cove Branch in Marion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 950 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,520 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A300
CrossesN.Fork Pryor Cove Branch
LocationIn the City of Jasper
RouteCity Street 300
CountyMarion County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.09376, -85.63126
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.2 US tons
Inventory rating11.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2020)
Projected traffic1,520 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$559,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A300 over N.Fork Pryor Cove Branch built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A300 over N.Fork Pryor Cove Branch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A300 over N.Fork Pryor Cove Branch carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A300 over N.Fork Pryor Cove Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A300 over N.Fork Pryor Cove Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.