US Bridges

Nfa 2739 over Green River

Fair

Wayne County, Tennessee · In Waynesboro · Structure no. 91SR0150021

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
344 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
7,963
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2739 over Green River is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 2739 over Green River in Wayne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 96 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 5 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 7,963 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,741 by 2042. The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 95.1 mi (153 km).

CarriesNfa 2739
CrossesGreen River
LocationIn Waynesboro
RouteCity Street 2739
Coordinates35.32107, -87.76062
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length344 ft (104.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,963 (2021)
Projected traffic12,741 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed95.1 mi (153 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2739 over Green River built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Nfa 2739 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 2739 over Green River carry?

About 7,963 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2739 over Green River?

The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2739 over Green River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.