US Bridges

Nfa 1953 (sa 7417) over I65

Fair

Robertson County, Tennessee · 2.3 MI NE JCT I65&SR76 · Structure no. 74I00650013

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
345 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,178
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1953 (sa 7417) over I65 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa 1953 (sa 7417) over I65 in Robertson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1,178 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,885 by 2042. The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1953 (sa 7417)
CrossesI65
Location2.3 MI NE JCT I65&SR76
RouteCounty Highway 1953
CountyRobertson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.49999, -86.66672
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length345 ft (105.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,178 (2021)
Projected traffic1,885 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$614,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1953 (sa 7417) over I65 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1953 (sa 7417) over I65 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1953 (sa 7417) over I65 carry?

About 1,178 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1953 (sa 7417) over I65?

The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1953 (sa 7417) over I65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.