US Bridges

Nfa A246 over East Fork Stones River

Fair

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 2.8 MI NE JCT SR10&SR268 · Structure no. 750A2460001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
327 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A246 over East Fork Stones River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A246 over East Fork Stones River in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2041. The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A246
CrossesEast Fork Stones River
Location2.8 MI NE JCT SR10&SR268
RouteCounty Highway 0A246
CountyRutherford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.91921, -86.33321
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length327 ft (99.7 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2020)
Projected traffic960 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A246 over East Fork Stones River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A246 over East Fork 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 A246 over East Fork Stones River carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A246 over East Fork Stones River?

The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A246 over East Fork Stones River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.