US Bridges

Nfa 1771 (sa 9112) over Buffalo River

Fair

Wayne County, Tennessee · 4.0 MI SE JCT SR48&LEWIS · Structure no. 91017710001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
343 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
132
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1771 (sa 9112) over Buffalo River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 1771 (sa 9112) over Buffalo River in Wayne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 132 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 211 by 2042. The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNfa 1771 (sa 9112)
CrossesBuffalo River
Location4.0 MI SE JCT SR48&LEWIS
RouteCounty Highway 1771
Coordinates35.43553, -87.70087
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length343 ft (104.5 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic132 (2021)
Projected traffic211 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1771 (sa 9112) over Buffalo River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1771 (sa 9112) over Buffalo 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Nfa 1771 (sa 9112) over Buffalo River carry?

About 132 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1771 (sa 9112) over Buffalo River?

The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1771 (sa 9112) over Buffalo River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.