US Bridges

Nfa A237 over Stones River

Fair

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 3.1 MI S JCT SR96&SR266 · Structure no. 750A2370001

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
490
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A237 over Stones River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A237 over Stones River in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 94 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 490 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 784 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A237
CrossesStones River
Location3.1 MI S JCT SR96&SR266
RouteCounty Highway 0A237
CountyRutherford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.88269, -86.27251
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2020)
Projected traffic784 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$617,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A237 over Stones River built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Nfa A237 over 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A237 over Stones River carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A237 over Stones River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A237 over Stones River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.