US Bridges

Nfa 1195 841922M over Southern Railway

Fair

Rhea County, Tennessee · 1 MI from US 27 · Structure no. 72F00230007

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
547
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1195 841922M over Southern Railway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1195 841922M over Southern Railway in Rhea 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 547 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 656 by 2040. The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1195 841922M
CrossesSouthern Railway
Location1 MI from US 27
RouteCounty Highway 2331
CountyRhea County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.58803, -84.93699
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length163 ft (49.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic547 (2021)
Projected traffic656 by 2040
Trucks3%
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

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 1195 841922M over Southern Railway built?

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

What condition is Nfa 1195 841922M 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1195 841922M over Southern Railway carry?

About 547 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1195 841922M over Southern Railway?

The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1195 841922M over Southern Railway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.