US Bridges

Nfa 1044 (sa 7516) over I0024

FairPosted for load

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 5.2 MI NE JCT SR10&SR269 · Structure no. 75I00240041

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
300 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,334
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1044 (sa 7516) over I0024 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1044 (sa 7516) 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 3,334 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,334 by 2042. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 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 1044 (sa 7516)
CrossesI0024
Location5.2 MI NE JCT SR10&SR269
RouteCounty Highway 1044
CountyRutherford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.7224, -86.32037
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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,334 (2021)
Projected traffic5,334 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$665,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1044 (sa 7516) over I0024 built?

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

What condition is Nfa 1044 (sa 7516) 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 1044 (sa 7516) over I0024 carry?

About 3,334 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1044 (sa 7516) over I0024?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1044 (sa 7516) over I0024?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.