US Bridges

SR 247 over CSX

Good

Maury County, Tennessee · 1.8 M E JCT SR246&SR247 · Structure no. 60SR2470003

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,278
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 247 over CSX is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 247 over CSX in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,278 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,886 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 247
CrossesCSX
Location1.8 M E JCT SR246&SR247
RouteState Highway 247
CountyMaury County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.75254, -86.95186
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,278 (2021)
Projected traffic9,886 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 247 over CSX built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 247 over CSX in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 247 over CSX carry?

About 4,278 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 247 over CSX?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SR 247 over CSX?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.