US Bridges

FAU 1057 (sa 7526) over CSX Railroad

Fair

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 3.5 MI NW JCT SR1&SR266 · Structure no. 75010570001

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
229 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,217
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 1057 (sa 7526) over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 1057 (sa 7526) over CSX Railroad in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 42 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 6 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 31,217 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,947 by 2042. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 1057 (sa 7526)
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location3.5 MI NW JCT SR1&SR266
RouteCity Street 1057
CountyRutherford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.0218, -86.59063
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck23 ft (6.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,217 (2021)
Projected traffic49,947 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 FAU 1057 (sa 7526) over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is FAU 1057 (sa 7526) over 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 1057 (sa 7526) over CSX Railroad carry?

About 31,217 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 1057 (sa 7526) over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 1057 (sa 7526) over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.