US Bridges

Nfa A538 over New Lasea RD./I65

Fair

Maury County, Tennessee · 6.5 M. Se. Spring Hill. · Structure no. 60I00650019

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
231 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A538 over New Lasea RD./I65 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A538 over New Lasea RD./I65 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 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2042. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A538
CrossesNew Lasea RD./I65
Location6.5 M. Se. Spring Hill.
RouteCounty Highway 538
CountyMaury County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.66067, -86.89285
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2020)
Projected traffic256 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A538 over New Lasea RD./I65 built?

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

What condition is Nfa A538 over New Lasea RD./I65 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A538 over New Lasea RD./I65 carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A538 over New Lasea RD./I65?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A538 over New Lasea RD./I65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.