Nfa A157 over Rutherford Creek
FairPosted for loadMaury County, Tennessee · 5 M. Ne. Columbia. · Structure no. 600A1570001
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 83 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A157 over Rutherford Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A157 over Rutherford Creek in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2041. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A157 over Rutherford Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A157 over Rutherford Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa A157 over Rutherford Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A157 over Rutherford Creek?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A157 over Rutherford Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.