Nfa A472 over Falling Water River
FairPutnam County, Tennessee · 4 MI from SR 111 · Structure no. 710A4720001
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 105 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 170
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A472 over Falling Water River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A472 over Falling Water River in Putnam 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 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 272 by 2042. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A472 over Falling Water River built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A472 over Falling Water 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa A472 over Falling Water River carry?
About 170 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A472 over Falling Water River?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A472 over Falling Water River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.