US Bridges

Nfa A437 over West Fork Stones River

Poor

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 2.3 MI NW JCT SR10&SR269 · Structure no. 750A4370001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A437 over West Fork Stones River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A437 over West 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 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 416 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa A437
CrossesWest Fork Stones River
Location2.3 MI NW JCT SR10&SR269
RouteCounty Highway 0A437
Coordinates35.74965, -86.42782
Functional classUrban Local

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2020)
Projected traffic416 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 A437 over West Fork Stones River built?

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

What condition is Nfa A437 over West Fork Stones River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A437 over West Fork Stones River carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A437 over West Fork Stones River?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A437 over West Fork Stones River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.