US Bridges

Nfa A522 297438L over Cnic Railroad

Fair

Lauderdale County, Tennessee · 1 MI S of Ripley · Structure no. 49014860001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
470
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A522 297438L over Cnic Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A522 297438L over Cnic Railroad in Lauderdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 752 by 2042. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A522 297438L
CrossesCnic Railroad
Location1 MI S of Ripley
RouteCounty Highway 522
CountyLauderdale County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.70967, -89.54964
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2020)
Projected traffic752 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 A522 297438L over Cnic Railroad built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A522 297438L over Cnic 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A522 297438L over Cnic Railroad carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A522 297438L over Cnic Railroad?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A522 297438L over Cnic Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.