US Bridges

Nfa 1773 (sa 9111) over Buffalo River

Fair

Wayne County, Tennessee · 3.7 MI NE JCT SR13&SR128 · Structure no. 91017730005

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
401 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
119
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1773 (sa 9111) over Buffalo River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1773 (sa 9111) over Buffalo River in Wayne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 119 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2042. The structure is 401 ft (122.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1773 (sa 9111)
CrossesBuffalo River
Location3.7 MI NE JCT SR13&SR128
RouteCounty Highway 1773
CountyWayne County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.44052, -87.75945
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length401 ft (122.2 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119 (2021)
Projected traffic190 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 1773 (sa 9111) over Buffalo River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1773 (sa 9111) 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 1773 (sa 9111) over Buffalo River carry?

About 119 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1773 (sa 9111) over Buffalo River?

The structure is 401 ft (122.2 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1773 (sa 9111) over Buffalo River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.