US Bridges

Nfa A224 841853G over Southern Railway

Fair

Morgan County, Tennessee · At Sunbright E of US27 · Structure no. 650A2240001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
430
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A224 841853G over Southern Railway is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa A224 841853G over Southern Railway in Morgan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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.

It carries about 430 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 688 by 2041. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A224 841853G
CrossesSouthern Railway
LocationAt Sunbright E of US27
RouteCity Street 224
CountyMorgan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.24, -84.66835
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2020)
Projected traffic688 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$451,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A224 841853G over Southern Railway built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A224 841853G over Southern Railway 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Nfa A224 841853G over Southern Railway carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A224 841853G over Southern Railway?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A224 841853G over Southern Railway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.