I40 over Nfa A046
Decatur County, Tennessee · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- I40 over Nfa A046 in Decatur County, Tennessee, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 31,176 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2021).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 66 of the 104 inventoried bridges in Decatur County rated fair (63.5%); 1 (1.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated December 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 98 ft |
| Location | 0.1 M E Carroll Co Line |
| NBI structure number | 20I00400002 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | December 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | N: not over a waterway |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Tennessee department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Decatur County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I40 over Nfa A046 | 1965 | 31,176 | Fair |
| Fap 20 over Bear Creek | 1986 | 7,452 | Good |
| Fap 20 over Buckner Creek | 1932 | 7,452 | Fair |
| Fap 20 over Arms Creek | 2011 | 6,482 | Good |
| Fap 20 over Johnson Creek | 2011 | 6,482 | Good |
| Fap 69 over Beech River | 1930 | 6,438 | Fair |
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