US Bridges

Nfa A298 over Thomas Rd. / I65

Fair

Marshall County, Tennessee · 1.3 MI N JCT I65 & SR 11 · Structure no. 59I00650005

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
327 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A298 over Thomas Rd. / I65 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Nfa A298 over Thomas Rd. / I65 in Marshall County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2041. The structure is 327 ft (99.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A298
CrossesThomas Rd. / I65
Location1.3 MI N JCT I65 & SR 11
RouteCounty Highway 298
CountyMarshall County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.32483, -86.88175
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length327 ft (99.6 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2020)
Projected traffic224 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A298 over Thomas Rd. / I65 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A298 over Thomas Rd. / I65 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A298 over Thomas Rd. / I65 carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A298 over Thomas Rd. / I65?

The structure is 327 ft (99.6 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A298 over Thomas Rd. / I65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.