US Bridges

Nfa 1061 (sa 7528) over Stones River

Fair

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 3.9 MI NE JCT SR1&SR266 · Structure no. 75F00030001

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
470 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,276
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1061 (sa 7528) over Stones River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1061 (sa 7528) over Stones River in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 56 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 2,276 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,642 by 2042. The structure is 470 ft (143.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 1061 (sa 7528)
CrossesStones River
Location3.9 MI NE JCT SR1&SR266
RouteCounty Highway 1061
Coordinates36.03962, -86.48583
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length470 ft (143.3 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,276 (2021)
Projected traffic3,642 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$7.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1061 (sa 7528) over Stones River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Nfa 1061 (sa 7528) 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 1061 (sa 7528) over Stones River carry?

About 2,276 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1061 (sa 7528) over Stones River?

The structure is 470 ft (143.3 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1061 (sa 7528) over Stones River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.