US Bridges

Nfa 1585 over Branch of Rutherford for

Fair

Gibson County, Tennessee · 1 MI NE JCT SR43&SR77 · Structure no. 27015850003

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
93
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1585 over Branch of Rutherford for is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1585 over Branch of Rutherford for in Gibson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 93 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 149 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1585
CrossesBranch of Rutherford for
Location1 MI NE JCT SR43&SR77
RouteCounty Highway 1585
CountyGibson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.94897, -88.7437
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93 (2021)
Projected traffic149 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1585 over Branch of Rutherford for built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1585 over Branch of Rutherford for 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1585 over Branch of Rutherford for carry?

About 93 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1585 over Branch of Rutherford for?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1585 over Branch of Rutherford for?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.