US Bridges

Nfa 972 (sa 6028) over Rutherford Creek

Fair

Maury County, Tennessee · 4 M. S. Spring Hill. · Structure no. 60S62560005

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
249 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,368
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 972 (sa 6028) over Rutherford Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 972 (sa 6028) over Rutherford Creek in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 1,368 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,936 by 2040. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 972 (sa 6028)
CrossesRutherford Creek
Location4 M. S. Spring Hill.
RouteCounty Highway 972
CountyMaury County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.69378, -86.95194
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,368 (2021)
Projected traffic1,936 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 972 (sa 6028) over Rutherford Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 972 (sa 6028) 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 972 (sa 6028) over Rutherford Creek carry?

About 1,368 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 972 (sa 6028) over Rutherford Creek?

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 972 (sa 6028) over Rutherford Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.