US Bridges

Nfa A211 over Green River

Fair

Wayne County, Tennessee · 2.2 MI S JCT SR13&SR15 · Structure no. 910A2110001

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
430
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A211 over Green River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A211 over Green River in Wayne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 430 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 688 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A211
CrossesGreen River
Location2.2 MI S JCT SR13&SR15
RouteCounty Highway 211
CountyWayne County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.28777, -87.76273
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2020)
Projected traffic688 by 2042
Trucks15%
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$59,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A211 over Green River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A211 over Green 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Nfa A211 over Green River carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A211 over Green River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A211 over Green River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.