US Bridges

Nfa 1898 350480D over CSX Railroad

Good

Giles County, Tennessee · 2.5 M NE of Elkton · Structure no. 28018980005

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
359
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1898 350480D over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 1898 350480D over CSX Railroad in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 359 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 574 by 2042. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1898 350480D
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location2.5 M NE of Elkton
RouteCounty Highway 1898
CountyGiles County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.07248, -86.85139
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic359 (2021)
Projected traffic574 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1898 350480D over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1898 350480D over CSX Railroad 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1898 350480D over CSX Railroad carry?

About 359 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1898 350480D over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1898 350480D over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.