US Bridges

Nfa A224 over East Fork of Stones Rive

Fair

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 4.2 MI SE JCT SR96&SR266 · Structure no. 750A2240011

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
422 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A224 over East Fork of Stones Rive is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A224 over East Fork of Stones Rive in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 672 by 2041. The structure is 422 ft (128.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A224
CrossesEast Fork of Stones Rive
Location4.2 MI SE JCT SR96&SR266
RouteCounty Highway 0A224
CountyRutherford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.8766, -86.23582
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length422 ft (128.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2020)
Projected traffic672 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A224 over East Fork of Stones Rive built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A224 over East Fork of Stones Rive 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A224 over East Fork of Stones Rive carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A224 over East Fork of Stones Rive?

The structure is 422 ft (128.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A224 over East Fork of Stones Rive?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.