US Bridges

Nfa A017 over Olive Branch

Fair

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 1.6 MI NW JCT I24&SR102 · Structure no. 750A0170001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A017 over Olive Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa A017 over Olive Branch in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 680 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,088 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A017
CrossesOlive Branch
Location1.6 MI NW JCT I24&SR102
RouteCounty Highway 0A017
CountyRutherford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.93815, -86.56042
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2020)
Projected traffic1,088 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$220,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A017 over Olive Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A017 over Olive Branch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A017 over Olive Branch carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A017 over Olive Branch?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A017 over Olive Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.