US Bridges

Nfa 1331 731304J over Southern Railway

Fair

Greene County, Tennessee · 2 M S of I81-US11E JCT · Structure no. 30F00010001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1331 731304J over Southern Railway is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 1331 731304J over Southern Railway in Greene County, Tennessee. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 309 by 2042. The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1331 731304J
CrossesSouthern Railway
Location2 M S of I81-US11E JCT
RouteCounty Highway 1331
CountyGreene County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.19425, -83.03717
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.3 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2021)
Projected traffic309 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 1331 731304J over Southern Railway built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1331 731304J over Southern Railway 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1331 731304J over Southern Railway carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1331 731304J over Southern Railway?

The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1331 731304J over Southern Railway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.