US Bridges

Nfa A360 (sa 5803) over Scratch Ankle RD / I-24

Good

Marion County, Tennessee · 1.5 MI N Ga-Tn Line · Structure no. 58I00240055

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
210 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A360 (sa 5803) over Scratch Ankle RD / I-24 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A360 (sa 5803) over Scratch Ankle RD / I-24 in Marion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2040. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A360 (sa 5803)
CrossesScratch Ankle RD / I-24
Location1.5 MI N Ga-Tn Line
RouteCounty Highway 360
CountyMarion County
StateTennessee
Coordinates34.99103, -85.50843
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic320 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 A360 (sa 5803) over Scratch Ankle RD / I-24 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A360 (sa 5803) over Scratch Ankle RD / I-24 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A360 (sa 5803) over Scratch Ankle RD / I-24 carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A360 (sa 5803) over Scratch Ankle RD / I-24?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A360 (sa 5803) over Scratch Ankle RD / I-24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.