US Bridges

Nfa A317 347891F over CSX Railroad

PoorClosed to traffic

Polk County, Tennessee · 3.4 MI SW JCT SR30&SR33 · Structure no. 700A3170003

Built
1913
112 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
118 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A317 347891F over CSX Railroad is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A317 347891F over CSX Railroad in Polk County, Tennessee. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 112 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2042. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa A317 347891F
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location3.4 MI SW JCT SR30&SR33
RouteCounty Highway 317
Coordinates35.22602, -84.62199
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 23 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating2.5 US tons
Inventory rating1.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans6
Design loadH 10
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic64 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A317 347891F over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Nfa A317 347891F over CSX Railroad 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 A317 347891F over CSX Railroad carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A317 347891F over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A317 347891F over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.