US Bridges

Nfa C605 over Stringers Branch

FairPosted for load

Hamilton County, Tennessee · In City of Red Bank · Structure no. 330C6050001

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,140
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa C605 over Stringers Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa C605 over Stringers Branch in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 85 years old, older 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,140 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,824 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa C605
CrossesStringers Branch
LocationIn City of Red Bank
RouteCity Street 605
CountyHamilton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.0891, -85.31215
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,140 (2020)
Projected traffic1,824 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$154,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa C605 over Stringers Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Nfa C605 over Stringers Branch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa C605 over Stringers Branch carry?

About 1,140 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa C605 over Stringers Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa C605 over Stringers Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.