US Bridges

Nfa A478 over Lovelady RD over SR-111

Fair

Putnam County, Tennessee · 2 M South of I40 · Structure no. 71SR1110011

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
235 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A478 over Lovelady RD over SR-111 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A478 over Lovelady RD over SR-111 in Putnam County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 736 by 2042. The structure is 235 ft (71.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A478
CrossesLovelady RD over SR-111
Location2 M South of I40
RouteCounty Highway 478
CountyPutnam County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.08787, -85.50547
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length235 ft (71.5 m)
Longest span121 ft (37 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2020)
Projected traffic736 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 A478 over Lovelady RD over SR-111 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A478 over Lovelady RD over SR-111 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A478 over Lovelady RD over SR-111 carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A478 over Lovelady RD over SR-111?

The structure is 235 ft (71.5 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (37 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A478 over Lovelady RD over SR-111?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.