US Bridges

0A023 over Norfolk S. Railroad

Good

Rhea County, Tennessee · 0.27 Miles NW of US-27 · Structure no. 720A9990003

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
262 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
439
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

0A023 over Norfolk S. Railroad is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 0A023 over Norfolk S. Railroad in Rhea County, Tennessee. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 439 vehicles a day, projected to reach 702 by 2042. The structure is 262 ft (79.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries0A023
CrossesNorfolk S. Railroad
Location0.27 Miles NW of US-27
RouteCity Street 0A023
Coordinates35.53417, -84.98387
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length262 ft (79.8 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic439 (2021)
Projected traffic702 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 0A023 over Norfolk S. Railroad built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is 0A023 over Norfolk S. Railroad 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 0A023 over Norfolk S. Railroad carry?

About 439 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is 0A023 over Norfolk S. Railroad?

The structure is 262 ft (79.8 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 0A023 over Norfolk S. Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.