US Bridges

Nfa 1047 (sa 7507) over West Fork Stones River

Good

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 4.4 MI SW JCT SR10&SR269 · Structure no. 75F00250003

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,275
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1047 (sa 7507) over West Fork Stones River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1047 (sa 7507) over West Fork Stones River in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 3,275 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,240 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 1047 (sa 7507)
CrossesWest Fork Stones River
Location4.4 MI SW JCT SR10&SR269
RouteCounty Highway 1047
Coordinates35.69145, -86.4842
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,275 (2021)
Projected traffic5,240 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1047 (sa 7507) over West Fork Stones River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1047 (sa 7507) over West 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1047 (sa 7507) over West Fork Stones River carry?

About 3,275 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1047 (sa 7507) over West Fork Stones River?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1047 (sa 7507) over West Fork Stones River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.