US Bridges

Nfa A178 over SR 3

GoodPosted for load

Obion County, Tennessee · 2.0 MI NW JCT SR43&SR215 · Structure no. 66SR0030067

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
312 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
920
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A178 over SR 3 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A178 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 920 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,472 by 2041. The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesNfa A178
CrossesSR 3
Location2.0 MI NW JCT SR43&SR215
RouteCounty Highway 178
Coordinates36.49525, -88.90486
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.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.5 US tons
Inventory rating12.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length312 ft (95.1 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic920 (2020)
Projected traffic1,472 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 A178 over SR 3 built?

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

What condition is Nfa A178 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 A178 over SR 3 carry?

About 920 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A178 over SR 3?

The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A178 over SR 3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.