Nfa A189 over Sequatchie River
FairSequatchie County, Tennessee · 1 MI East of SR 28 · Structure no. 770A1890001
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 229 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 420
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A189 over Sequatchie River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A189 over Sequatchie River in Sequatchie County, Tennessee. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 52 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 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 672 by 2042. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A189 over Sequatchie River built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is Nfa A189 over Sequatchie 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa A189 over Sequatchie River carry?
About 420 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A189 over Sequatchie River?
The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A189 over Sequatchie River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.