US Bridges

Nfa 1114 (sa 8907) over Barren Fork River

Fair

Warren County, Tennessee · 2 MI North of SR 55 · Structure no. 89S42900011

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
303 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
709
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1114 (sa 8907) over Barren Fork River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1114 (sa 8907) over Barren Fork River in Warren County, Tennessee. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 709 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,085 by 2042. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1114 (sa 8907)
CrossesBarren Fork River
Location2 MI North of SR 55
RouteCounty Highway 1114
CountyWarren County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.6654, -85.88105
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic709 (2021)
Projected traffic1,085 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1114 (sa 8907) over Barren Fork River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1114 (sa 8907) over Barren Fork 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1114 (sa 8907) over Barren Fork River carry?

About 709 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1114 (sa 8907) over Barren Fork River?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1114 (sa 8907) over Barren Fork River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.