US Bridges

Nfa 2733 350710C over Tennessee Southern RR

PoorPosted for load

Maury County, Tennessee · 4.06 Mi.N. Jct. SH 20 · Structure no. 60SR0060005

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
117 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
365
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2733 350710C over Tennessee Southern RR is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 2733 350710C over Tennessee Southern RR in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 100 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 365 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 584 by 2042. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).

CarriesNfa 2733 350710C
CrossesTennessee Southern RR
Location4.06 Mi.N. Jct. SH 20
RouteCounty Highway 2733
Coordinates35.48606, -87.23597
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic365 (2021)
Projected traffic584 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed67.7 mi (109 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2733 350710C over Tennessee Southern RR built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is Nfa 2733 350710C over Tennessee Southern RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2733 350710C over Tennessee Southern RR carry?

About 365 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2733 350710C over Tennessee Southern RR?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2733 350710C over Tennessee Southern RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.