Nfa A444 over West Fork Stones River
PoorPosted for loadRutherford County, Tennessee · 2.9 MI SW JCT SR10&SR269 · Structure no. 750A4440003
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 70 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 240
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A444 over West Fork Stones River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A444 over West Fork Stones River in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 384 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A444 over West Fork Stones River built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A444 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 A444 over West Fork Stones River carry?
About 240 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A444 over West Fork Stones River?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A444 over West Fork Stones River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.