US Bridges

Nfa 1114 (sa 8907) over N.Prong Barren Fork Rive

PoorPosted for load

Warren County, Tennessee · 1.5 MI from Cannon CO · Structure no. 89003880001

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
770
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1114 (sa 8907) over N.Prong Barren Fork Rive is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1114 (sa 8907) over N.Prong Barren Fork Rive in Warren County, Tennessee. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 770 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,232 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesNfa 1114 (sa 8907)
CrossesN.Prong Barren Fork Rive
Location1.5 MI from Cannon CO
RouteCounty Highway 1114
Coordinates35.66668, -85.96585
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic770 (2021)
Projected traffic1,232 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$367,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1114 (sa 8907) over N.Prong Barren Fork Rive built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1114 (sa 8907) over N.Prong Barren Fork Rive in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1114 (sa 8907) over N.Prong Barren Fork Rive carry?

About 770 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1114 (sa 8907) over N.Prong Barren Fork Rive?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1114 (sa 8907) over N.Prong Barren Fork Rive?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.