US Bridges

Nfa 1585 over Rutherford Fk of Obion R

Fair

Gibson County, Tennessee · 3.6 MI NE JCT SR43&SR77 · Structure no. 27015850011

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
93
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1585 over Rutherford Fk of Obion R is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 1585 over Rutherford Fk of Obion R in Gibson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 93 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 149 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1585
CrossesRutherford Fk of Obion R
Location3.6 MI NE JCT SR43&SR77
RouteCounty Highway 1585
CountyGibson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.96197, -88.73367
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 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 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1585 over Rutherford Fk of Obion R built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1585 over Rutherford Fk of Obion R 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 Rutherford Fk of Obion R carry?

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

How long is Nfa 1585 over Rutherford Fk of Obion R?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1585 over Rutherford Fk of Obion R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.