US Bridges

Nfa A236 over Meriweather Rd./I 24

Fair

Montgomery County, Tennessee · 3.75 M. N. St. Bethlehem. · Structure no. 63I00240003

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
457 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,740
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A236 over Meriweather Rd./I 24 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A236 over Meriweather Rd./I 24 in Montgomery County, Tennessee. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 1,740 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,784 by 2041. The structure is 457 ft (139.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A236
CrossesMeriweather Rd./I 24
Location3.75 M. N. St. Bethlehem.
RouteCounty Highway 236
CountyMontgomery County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.618, -87.29903
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length457 ft (139.3 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,740 (2020)
Projected traffic2,784 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A236 over Meriweather Rd./I 24 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A236 over Meriweather Rd./I 24 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A236 over Meriweather Rd./I 24 carry?

About 1,740 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A236 over Meriweather Rd./I 24?

The structure is 457 ft (139.3 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A236 over Meriweather Rd./I 24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.