US Bridges

FAU 1059 over West Fork Stones River

Good

Rutherford County, Tennessee · Old Nash HWY near Brinkle · Structure no. 750A0380001

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
313 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,238
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 1059 over West Fork Stones River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 1059 over West Fork Stones River in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,238 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,296 by 2040. The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAU 1059
CrossesWest Fork Stones River
LocationOld Nash HWY near Brinkle
RouteCity Street 1059
Coordinates35.86058, -86.41084
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length313 ft (95.4 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,238 (2021)
Projected traffic7,296 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 1059 over West Fork Stones River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 1059 over West Fork Stones River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 1059 over West Fork Stones River carry?

About 4,238 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 1059 over West Fork Stones River?

The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 1059 over West Fork Stones River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.