US Bridges

Nfa A404 over Middle Fork Stones River

Good

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 4.1 MI NE JCT SR269&BFORD · Structure no. 750A4040001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A404 over Middle Fork Stones River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A404 over Middle Fork Stones River in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 544 by 2042. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNfa A404
CrossesMiddle Fork Stones River
Location4.1 MI NE JCT SR269&BFORD
RouteCounty Highway 0A404
Coordinates35.69937, -86.31785
Functional classUrban Local

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 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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2020)
Projected traffic544 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Nfa A404 over Middle Fork Stones River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A404 over Middle 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 Nfa A404 over Middle Fork Stones River carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A404 over Middle Fork Stones River?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A404 over Middle Fork Stones River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.