US Bridges

Nfa A056 349235D over CSX Railroad

Poor

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 0.3 MI NW JCT SR1&SR266 · Structure no. 750A0560001

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,643
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A056 349235D over CSX Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa A056 349235D over CSX Railroad in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,643 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,429 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A056 349235D
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.3 MI NW JCT SR1&SR266
RouteCity Street 4043
CountyRutherford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.00289, -86.53766
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,643 (2021)
Projected traffic7,429 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A056 349235D over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A056 349235D over CSX Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A056 349235D over CSX Railroad carry?

About 4,643 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A056 349235D over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A056 349235D over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.