Nfa 921 (sa 6802) over Buffalo River
FairPerry County, Tennessee · 1 M. S. Linden. · Structure no. 68F02340003
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 295 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,051
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa 921 (sa 6802) over Buffalo River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 921 (sa 6802) over Buffalo River in Perry County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,051 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,213 by 2041. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa 921 (sa 6802) over Buffalo River built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa 921 (sa 6802) 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa 921 (sa 6802) over Buffalo River carry?
About 1,051 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Nfa 921 (sa 6802) over Buffalo River?
The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa 921 (sa 6802) over Buffalo River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.