US Bridges

Nfa 1044 (sa 7516) over Middle Fork Stones River

Good

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 4.8 MI NE JCT SR10&SR269 · Structure no. 75F00750003

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,523
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1044 (sa 7516) over Middle Fork Stones River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 1044 (sa 7516) over Middle Fork Stones River in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 3,523 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,637 by 2042. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNfa 1044 (sa 7516)
CrossesMiddle Fork Stones River
Location4.8 MI NE JCT SR10&SR269
RouteCounty Highway 1044
Coordinates35.72015, -86.33338
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,523 (2021)
Projected traffic5,637 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$877,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1044 (sa 7516) over Middle Fork Stones River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1044 (sa 7516) 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 1044 (sa 7516) over Middle Fork Stones River carry?

About 3,523 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1044 (sa 7516) over Middle Fork Stones River?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1044 (sa 7516) over Middle Fork Stones River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.