US Bridges

Nfa 1048 over NFA1059 & CSX Railroad

Fair

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 1.5 MI NW JCT SR1&SR 96 · Structure no. 75010480003

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
584 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
23,940
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1048 over NFA1059 & CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa 1048 over NFA1059 & CSX Railroad in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 23,940 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,200 by 2042. The structure is 584 ft (178 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNfa 1048
CrossesNFA1059 & CSX Railroad
Location1.5 MI NW JCT SR1&SR 96
RouteCity Street 1048
Coordinates35.87387, -86.4264
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length584 ft (178 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,940 (2021)
Projected traffic34,200 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Nfa 1048 over NFA1059 & CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1048 over NFA1059 & CSX Railroad 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 1048 over NFA1059 & CSX Railroad carry?

About 23,940 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1048 over NFA1059 & CSX Railroad?

The structure is 584 ft (178 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1048 over NFA1059 & CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.