US Bridges

Nfa A164 over SR 3

Fair

Obion County, Tennessee · 0.5 MI W of SR214 · Structure no. 66SR0030043

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A164 over SR 3 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa A164 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 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2041. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A164
CrossesSR 3
Location0.5 MI W of SR214
RouteCounty Highway 164
CountyObion County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.45917, -88.98881
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2020)
Projected traffic192 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 A164 over SR 3 built?

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

What condition is Nfa A164 over SR 3 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A164 over SR 3 carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A164 over SR 3?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A164 over SR 3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.