US Bridges

Nfa A111 over Buffalo River Overflow

Good

Perry County, Tennessee · 1 M N of Lobelville · Structure no. 680A1110001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A111 over Buffalo River Overflow is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A111 over Buffalo River Overflow in Perry County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNfa A111
CrossesBuffalo River Overflow
Location1 M N of Lobelville
RouteCounty Highway 111
Coordinates35.78435, -87.77343
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2020)
Projected traffic480 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A111 over Buffalo River Overflow built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A111 over Buffalo River Overflow 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 A111 over Buffalo River Overflow carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A111 over Buffalo River Overflow?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A111 over Buffalo River Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.