US Bridges

Nfa A541 over Trussell RD / I-24 WB

Fair

Marion County, Tennessee · In Monteagle · Structure no. 58I00240063

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
178 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,150
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A541 over Trussell RD / I-24 WB is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa A541 over Trussell RD / I-24 WB 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 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,840 by 2040. The structure is 178 ft (54.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A541
CrossesTrussell RD / I-24 WB
LocationIn Monteagle
RouteCounty Highway 541
CountyMarion County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.23122, -85.82173
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating97.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length178 ft (54.4 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2020)
Projected traffic1,840 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A541 over Trussell RD / I-24 WB built?

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

What condition is Nfa A541 over Trussell RD / I-24 WB 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A541 over Trussell RD / I-24 WB carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A541 over Trussell RD / I-24 WB?

The structure is 178 ft (54.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A541 over Trussell RD / I-24 WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.