US Bridges

Nfa 1016 349053S over Nashville & Eastern RR

Fair

Putnam County, Tennessee · 5 MI W of SR84 · Structure no. 71S42440001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
706
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1016 349053S over Nashville & Eastern RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1016 349053S over Nashville & Eastern RR in Putnam County, Tennessee. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 706 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,130 by 2042. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1016 349053S
CrossesNashville & Eastern RR
Location5 MI W of SR84
RouteCounty Highway 1016
CountyPutnam County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.17378, -85.34087
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic706 (2021)
Projected traffic1,130 by 2042
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 1016 349053S over Nashville & Eastern RR built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1016 349053S over Nashville & Eastern RR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1016 349053S over Nashville & Eastern RR carry?

About 706 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1016 349053S over Nashville & Eastern RR?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1016 349053S over Nashville & Eastern RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.