US Bridges

Nfa 1905 over Duck River

PoorPosted for load

Maury County, Tennessee · 6.5 M. Nw. Columbia. · Structure no. 60019050003

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
348 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
228
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1905 over Duck River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1905 over Duck River in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 228 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 365 by 2042. The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesNfa 1905
CrossesDuck River
Location6.5 M. Nw. Columbia.
RouteCounty Highway 64
Coordinates35.67216, -87.1287
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length348 ft (106.1 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic228 (2021)
Projected traffic365 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$709,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1905 over Duck River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1905 over Duck River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1905 over Duck River carry?

About 228 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1905 over Duck River?

The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1905 over Duck River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.