US Bridges

Nfa 4552 over Holiday Road / I-40 EB

Fair

Putnam County, Tennessee · 1 MI from FAU 1120 · Structure no. 71I00400025

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
847
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 4552 over Holiday Road / I-40 EB is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa 4552 over Holiday Road / I-40 EB in Putnam County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 65 years old, older 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 847 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,355 by 2042. The structure is 157 ft (48 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 4552
CrossesHoliday Road / I-40 EB
Location1 MI from FAU 1120
RouteCounty Highway 4552
CountyPutnam County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.13583, -85.54472
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length157 ft (48 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic847 (2021)
Projected traffic1,355 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 4552 over Holiday Road / I-40 EB built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Nfa 4552 over Holiday Road / I-40 EB 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 4552 over Holiday Road / I-40 EB carry?

About 847 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 4552 over Holiday Road / I-40 EB?

The structure is 157 ft (48 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 4552 over Holiday Road / I-40 EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.