US Bridges

SR437 over SR-437 / SR-10

Good

Bedford County, Tennessee · In Shelbyville City Limit · Structure no. 02SR0100029

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
165 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,478
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR437 over SR-437 / SR-10 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR437 over SR-437 / SR-10 in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,478 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,602 by 2041. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesSR437
CrossesSR-437 / SR-10
LocationIn Shelbyville City Limit
RouteState Highway 437
CountyBedford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.52807, -86.45399
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span159 ft (48.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,478 (2021)
Projected traffic6,602 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR437 over SR-437 / SR-10 built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR437 over SR-437 / SR-10 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR437 over SR-437 / SR-10 carry?

About 4,478 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR437 over SR-437 / SR-10?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns SR437 over SR-437 / SR-10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.