US Bridges

Nfa A359 730175T over Norfolk / Sou Railway

Fair

Hawkins County, Tennessee · 3 M SW of Church Hill · Structure no. 370A3590001

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,423
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A359 730175T over Norfolk / Sou Railway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A359 730175T over Norfolk / Sou Railway in Hawkins County, Tennessee. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 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 1,423 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,277 by 2042. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A359 730175T
CrossesNorfolk / Sou Railway
Location3 M SW of Church Hill
RouteCity Street 5322
CountyHawkins County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.50473, -82.77055
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,423 (2021)
Projected traffic2,277 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$187,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A359 730175T over Norfolk / Sou Railway built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A359 730175T over Norfolk / Sou 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A359 730175T over Norfolk / Sou Railway carry?

About 1,423 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A359 730175T over Norfolk / Sou Railway?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A359 730175T over Norfolk / Sou Railway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.