US Bridges

Nfa A638 348318N over CSX Railroad

Fair

Henry County, Tennessee · 1 MI SW of Paris · Structure no. 400A6380001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A638 348318N over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa A638 348318N over CSX Railroad in Henry County, Tennessee. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 6 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A638 348318N
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location1 MI SW of Paris
RouteCounty Highway 638
CountyHenry County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.2892, -88.35183
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic240 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A638 348318N over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A638 348318N over CSX Railroad 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A638 348318N over CSX Railroad carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A638 348318N over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A638 348318N over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.