US Bridges

Nfa 1948 348062M over CSX Railroad

Fair

Cheatham County, Tennessee · 2 MI NW of I40 · Structure no. 11019480001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,523
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1948 348062M over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1948 348062M over CSX Railroad in Cheatham County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 1,523 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,912 by 2041. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1948 348062M
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location2 MI NW of I40
RouteCounty Highway 1948
CountyCheatham County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.09973, -87.13351
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,523 (2021)
Projected traffic2,912 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$376,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1948 348062M over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1948 348062M over CSX Railroad 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1948 348062M over CSX Railroad carry?

About 1,523 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1948 348062M over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1948 348062M over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.