US Bridges

Nfa A140 over North Reelfoot Creek

Good

Obion County, Tennessee · 3.2 MI NW JCT SR5&SR22 · Structure no. 660A1400001

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A140 over North Reelfoot Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa A140 over North Reelfoot Creek in Obion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 55 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa A140
CrossesNorth Reelfoot Creek
Location3.2 MI NW JCT SR5&SR22
RouteCounty Highway 140
Coordinates36.47995, -89.096
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2020)
Projected traffic128 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A140 over North Reelfoot Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Nfa A140 over North Reelfoot Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A140 over North Reelfoot Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A140 over North Reelfoot Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A140 over North Reelfoot Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.