US Bridges

Nfa 2026 (sa 7514) over Middle Fork Stones River

Fair

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 3.5 MI SE JCT I24&SR10 · Structure no. 75020260001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
1,980
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2026 (sa 7514) over Middle Fork Stones River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2026 (sa 7514) over Middle Fork Stones River in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,980 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,168 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2026 (sa 7514)
CrossesMiddle Fork Stones River
Location3.5 MI SE JCT I24&SR10
RouteCounty Highway 2026
CountyRutherford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.76735, -86.37585
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,980 (2021)
Projected traffic3,168 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$698,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2026 (sa 7514) over Middle Fork Stones River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2026 (sa 7514) over Middle Fork Stones River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2026 (sa 7514) over Middle Fork Stones River carry?

About 1,980 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2026 (sa 7514) over Middle Fork Stones River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2026 (sa 7514) over Middle Fork Stones River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.