US Bridges

Nfa 972 (sa 6029) over Kedron Rd. / I65

FairPosted for load

Maury County, Tennessee · 5 M. Se. Spring Hill. · Structure no. 60I00650023

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
300 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,122
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 972 (sa 6029) over Kedron Rd. / I65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 972 (sa 6029) over Kedron Rd. / I65 in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 4,122 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,960 by 2040. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 972 (sa 6029)
CrossesKedron Rd. / I65
Location5 M. Se. Spring Hill.
RouteCity Street 972
CountyMaury County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.69042, -86.88595
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,122 (2021)
Projected traffic6,960 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 972 (sa 6029) over Kedron Rd. / I65 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 972 (sa 6029) over Kedron 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 972 (sa 6029) over Kedron Rd. / I65 carry?

About 4,122 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 972 (sa 6029) over Kedron Rd. / I65?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 972 (sa 6029) over Kedron Rd. / I65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.