US Bridges

Nfa A349 over Branch of Rutherford Fk.

Good

Gibson County, Tennessee · 4.8 MI S JCT SR43&SR54 · Structure no. 270A3490001

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A349 over Branch of Rutherford Fk. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A349 over Branch of Rutherford Fk. in Gibson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A349
CrossesBranch of Rutherford Fk.
Location4.8 MI S JCT SR43&SR54
RouteCounty Highway 349
CountyGibson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.00547, -88.80959
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2020)
Projected traffic144 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 A349 over Branch of Rutherford Fk. built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A349 over Branch of Rutherford Fk. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A349 over Branch of Rutherford Fk. carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A349 over Branch of Rutherford Fk.?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A349 over Branch of Rutherford Fk.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.