US Bridges

Nfa A052 347452W over CSX Railroad

PoorPosted for load

Anderson County, Tennessee · 2.7 M E of Laurel Grove · Structure no. 010A0520001

Built
1914
111 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
660
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A052 347452W over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A052 347452W over CSX Railroad in Anderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 111 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 660 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,056 by 2042. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa A052 347452W
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location2.7 M E of Laurel Grove
RouteCounty Highway 52
Coordinates36.11288, -84.18457
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating12.5 US tons
Inventory rating9.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length81 ft (24.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2020)
Projected traffic1,056 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A052 347452W over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Nfa A052 347452W over CSX Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A052 347452W over CSX Railroad carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A052 347452W over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A052 347452W over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.