US Bridges

Nfa A348 over Massengill RD / I-81

GoodPosted for load

Sullivan County, Tennessee · 2.5 M SW JCT I81&SR1 · Structure no. 82I00810045

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
267 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A348 over Massengill RD / I-81 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa A348 over Massengill RD / I-81 in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 420 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 672 by 2042. The structure is 267 ft (81.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesNfa A348
CrossesMassengill RD / I-81
Location2.5 M SW JCT I81&SR1
RouteCounty Highway 348
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length267 ft (81.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2020)
Projected traffic672 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A348 over Massengill RD / I-81 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A348 over Massengill RD / I-81 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A348 over Massengill RD / I-81 carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A348 over Massengill RD / I-81?

The structure is 267 ft (81.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A348 over Massengill RD / I-81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.