US Bridges

Nfa A017 over I0024

FairPosted for load

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 3.1 MI SW JCT SR1&SR102 · Structure no. 75I00240007

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
313 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,490
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A017 over I0024 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A017 over I0024 in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,490 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,384 by 2042. The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A017
CrossesI0024
Location3.1 MI SW JCT SR1&SR102
RouteCounty Highway 0A017
CountyRutherford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.9529, -86.55157
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length313 ft (95.4 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,490 (2020)
Projected traffic2,384 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$2.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A017 over I0024 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A017 over I0024 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A017 over I0024 carry?

About 1,490 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A017 over I0024?

The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A017 over I0024?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.