US Bridges

Nfa A233 over East Fork Stones River

FairPosted for load

Cannon County, Tennessee · .1 MI South of SR1 · Structure no. 080A2330001

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,610
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A233 over East Fork Stones River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A233 over East Fork Stones River in Cannon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6 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 4,610 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,376 by 2041. The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNfa A233
CrossesEast Fork Stones River
Location.1 MI South of SR1
RouteCity Street 233
Coordinates35.82498, -86.08197
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,610 (2020)
Projected traffic7,376 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A233 over East Fork Stones River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A233 over East Fork Stones River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A233 over East Fork Stones River carry?

About 4,610 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A233 over East Fork Stones River?

The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A233 over East Fork Stones River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.