US Bridges

Nfa A159 over SR 3

GoodPosted for load

Obion County, Tennessee · 1 MI W of SR214 · Structure no. 66SR0030041

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
291 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A159 over SR 3 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A159 over SR 3 in Obion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 190 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2041. The structure is 291 ft (88.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A159
CrossesSR 3
Location1 MI W of SR214
RouteCounty Highway 159
CountyObion County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.45297, -89.00095
Functional classUrban 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.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length291 ft (88.8 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2020)
Projected traffic304 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A159 over SR 3 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A159 over SR 3 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 A159 over SR 3 carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A159 over SR 3?

The structure is 291 ft (88.8 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A159 over SR 3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.