US Bridges

Nfa A183 over Dry Fork Creek

Fair

Van Buren County, Tennessee · .3 MI from SR 111 · Structure no. 880A1830001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
280
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A183 over Dry Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A183 over Dry Fork Creek in Van Buren County, Tennessee. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 448 by 2041. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A183
CrossesDry Fork Creek
Location.3 MI from SR 111
RouteCounty Highway 183
CountyVan Buren County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.69794, -85.48623
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2020)
Projected traffic448 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$502,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A183 over Dry Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A183 over Dry Fork Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A183 over Dry Fork Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A183 over Dry Fork Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A183 over Dry Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.