US Bridges

Nfa 4837 over Duck River

Fair

Maury County, Tennessee · .75 MI E of US 31 JCT · Structure no. 60031980001

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
751 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,751
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 4837 over Duck River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 4837 over Duck River in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 9,751 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,602 by 2042. The structure is 751 ft (228.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNfa 4837
CrossesDuck River
Location.75 MI E of US 31 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 4837
Coordinates35.63208, -87.00985
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length751 ft (228.9 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,751 (2021)
Projected traffic15,602 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 4837 over Duck River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 4837 over Duck River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 4837 over Duck River carry?

About 9,751 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 4837 over Duck River?

The structure is 751 ft (228.9 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 4837 over Duck River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.