US Bridges

Nfa 970 over Duck River

Good

Maury County, Tennessee · 9.5 M. Se. Columbia. · Structure no. 600A5700001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
498 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
383
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 970 over Duck River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 970 over Duck River in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 383 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 528 by 2040. The structure is 498 ft (151.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNfa 970
CrossesDuck River
Location9.5 M. Se. Columbia.
RouteCounty Highway 970
Coordinates35.57063, -86.87258
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length498 ft (151.8 m)
Longest span191 ft (58.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic383 (2021)
Projected traffic528 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 970 over Duck River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 970 over Duck River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 970 over Duck River carry?

About 383 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 970 over Duck River?

The structure is 498 ft (151.8 m) long with a longest span of 191 ft (58.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 970 over Duck River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.