US Bridges

Nfa 2026 (sa 7514) over I0024

Fair

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 4.2 MI SE JCT I24&SR10 · Structure no. 75I00240035

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Steel Continuous
Length
327 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
570
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2026 (sa 7514) over I0024 is a steel continuous frame carrying Nfa 2026 (sa 7514) 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 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 570 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 912 by 2042. The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2026 (sa 7514)
CrossesI0024
Location4.2 MI SE JCT I24&SR10
RouteCounty Highway 2026
CountyRutherford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.76383, -86.35502
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length327 ft (99.7 m)
Longest span163 ft (49.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2021)
Projected traffic912 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$2.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2026 (sa 7514) over I0024 built?

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

What condition is Nfa 2026 (sa 7514) 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 2026 (sa 7514) over I0024 carry?

About 570 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2026 (sa 7514) over I0024?

The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long with a longest span of 163 ft (49.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2026 (sa 7514) over I0024?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.