US Bridges

Access Road over CSX Railroad

Good

Marion County, Tennessee · SR 156 Nickajack Dam · Structure no. 580A4800001

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Tennessee Valley Authority

About this bridge

Access Road over CSX Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying Access Road over CSX Railroad in Marion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2041. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesAccess Road
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationSR 156 Nickajack Dam
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
Coordinates34.99611, -85.625
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2021)
Projected traffic160 by 2041
Trucks5%
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

OwnerTennessee Valley Authority
Maintained byTennessee Valley Authority
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 Access Road over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Access Road over CSX Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Access Road over CSX Railroad carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Access Road over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Access Road over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the Tennessee Valley Authority.