US Bridges

Nfa A706 (sa 7119) over Falling Water River

Fair

Putnam County, Tennessee · .2 MI South of I40 · Structure no. 710A7060001

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,433
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A706 (sa 7119) over Falling Water River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A706 (sa 7119) over Falling Water River in Putnam County, Tennessee. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 2,433 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,893 by 2042. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A706 (sa 7119)
CrossesFalling Water River
Location.2 MI South of I40
RouteCounty Highway 787
CountyPutnam County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.13713, -85.42728
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,433 (2021)
Projected traffic3,893 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 A706 (sa 7119) over Falling Water River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A706 (sa 7119) 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 A706 (sa 7119) over Falling Water River carry?

About 2,433 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A706 (sa 7119) over Falling Water River?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A706 (sa 7119) over Falling Water River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.