US Bridges

Nfa A111 over Buffalo River

Fair

Perry County, Tennessee · .1 M E JCT SR13&A111 · Structure no. 680A1110003

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
305 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A111 over Buffalo River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A111 over Buffalo River 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2041. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNfa A111
CrossesBuffalo River
Location.1 M E JCT SR13&A111
RouteCounty Highway 111
Coordinates35.7842, -87.77367
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length305 ft (93 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A111 over Buffalo River built?

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

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

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

How long is Nfa A111 over Buffalo River?

The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A111 over Buffalo River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.