US Bridges

Nfa B010 over Br Rutherford Fork Obion

Poor

Gibson County, Tennessee · 1.4 MI S JCT SR5&SR89 · Structure no. 270B0060001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B010 over Br Rutherford Fork Obion is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa B010 over Br Rutherford Fork Obion in Gibson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa B010
CrossesBr Rutherford Fork Obion
Location1.4 MI S JCT SR5&SR89
RouteCounty Highway 10
CountyGibson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.1825, -89.01256
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2020)
Projected traffic128 by 2041
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$217,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa B010 over Br Rutherford Fork Obion built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B010 over Br Rutherford Fork Obion in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa B010 over Br Rutherford Fork Obion carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B010 over Br Rutherford Fork Obion?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Nfa B010 over Br Rutherford Fork Obion?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.