US Bridges

Nfa 859 (sa 9211) over Middle Fork Obion River

Good

Weakley County, Tennessee · 2.2 MI NW · Structure no. 92008590011

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
396
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 859 (sa 9211) over Middle Fork Obion River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 859 (sa 9211) over Middle Fork Obion River in Weakley County, Tennessee. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 396 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,024 by 2040. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNfa 859 (sa 9211)
CrossesMiddle Fork Obion River
Location2.2 MI NW
RouteCounty Highway 859
Coordinates36.25032, -88.65375
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic396 (2021)
Projected traffic1,024 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 859 (sa 9211) over Middle Fork Obion River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 859 (sa 9211) over Middle Fork Obion River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 859 (sa 9211) over Middle Fork Obion River carry?

About 396 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 859 (sa 9211) over Middle Fork Obion River?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 859 (sa 9211) over Middle Fork Obion River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.