US Bridges

Nfa A452 731088T over Norfolk-Southern Rwy

Good

Roane County, Tennessee · In Harriman - W of US 27 · Structure no. 730A2420001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A452 731088T over Norfolk-Southern Rwy is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa A452 731088T over Norfolk-Southern Rwy in Roane County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,520 by 2041. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNfa A452 731088T
CrossesNorfolk-Southern Rwy
LocationIn Harriman - W of US 27
RouteCity Street 452
Coordinates35.94105, -84.54263
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2020)
Projected traffic1,520 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A452 731088T over Norfolk-Southern Rwy built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A452 731088T over Norfolk-Southern Rwy 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A452 731088T over Norfolk-Southern Rwy carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A452 731088T over Norfolk-Southern Rwy?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A452 731088T over Norfolk-Southern Rwy?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.