US Bridges

Nfa B095 730448K over Southern Railway

FairPosted for load

Blount County, Tennessee · .5 M.N.JCT.SR129&US411. · Structure no. 050B0950003

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
81 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,843
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B095 730448K over Southern Railway is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa B095 730448K over Southern Railway in Blount County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,843 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,149 by 2042. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa B095 730448K
CrossesSouthern Railway
Location.5 M.N.JCT.SR129&US411.
RouteCity Street 95
CountyBlount County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.76415, -83.9645
Functional classUrban 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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,843 (2021)
Projected traffic6,149 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa B095 730448K over Southern Railway built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Nfa B095 730448K over Southern Railway 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 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa B095 730448K over Southern Railway carry?

About 3,843 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B095 730448K over Southern Railway?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B095 730448K over Southern Railway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.