US Bridges

Nfa A279 297429M over Ic Railroad

Fair

Lauderdale County, Tennessee · 2 Mi. SE of SR3 · Structure no. 490A2790001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
178 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A279 297429M over Ic Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A279 297429M over Ic Railroad in Lauderdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2042. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A279 297429M
CrossesIc Railroad
Location2 Mi. SE of SR3
RouteCounty Highway 279
CountyLauderdale County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.78369, -89.49269
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 inspectionDecember 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 rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2020)
Projected traffic800 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A279 297429M over Ic Railroad built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A279 297429M over Ic 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 A279 297429M over Ic Railroad carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A279 297429M over Ic Railroad?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A279 297429M over Ic Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.