US Bridges

Nfa 3203 over Rutherford Creek

Fair

Maury County, Tennessee · 3 M. N. Columbia. · Structure no. 600B0240001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,616
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 3203 over Rutherford Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 3203 over Rutherford Creek in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,616 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,144 by 2040. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 3203
CrossesRutherford Creek
Location3 M. N. Columbia.
RouteCounty Highway 3203
CountyMaury County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.6606, -87.03067
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,616 (2021)
Projected traffic2,144 by 2040
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$197,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 3203 over Rutherford Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 3203 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 3203 over Rutherford Creek carry?

About 1,616 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 3203 over Rutherford Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 3203 over Rutherford Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.