US Bridges

Nfa A396 over Fish Trap Rd. / I-24

Fair

Marion County, Tennessee · 9.6 MI N of Kimball Tn · Structure no. 58I00240027

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
341 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A396 over Fish Trap Rd. / I-24 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Nfa A396 over Fish Trap Rd. / I-24 in Marion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 608 by 2040. The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A396
CrossesFish Trap Rd. / I-24
Location9.6 MI N of Kimball Tn
RouteCounty Highway 396
CountyMarion County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.07173, -85.73383
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length341 ft (103.9 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2020)
Projected traffic608 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$482,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A396 over Fish Trap Rd. / I-24 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A396 over Fish Trap Rd. / I-24 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A396 over Fish Trap Rd. / I-24 carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A396 over Fish Trap Rd. / I-24?

The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A396 over Fish Trap Rd. / I-24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.