US Bridges

Nfa 1046 (sa 7533) over East Fork Stones River

Fair

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 2.5 MI NW JCT SR1&CANNON · Structure no. 75S61890005

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
362 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
465
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1046 (sa 7533) over East Fork Stones River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1046 (sa 7533) over East Fork Stones River in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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.

It carries about 465 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 778 by 2041. The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1046 (sa 7533)
CrossesEast Fork Stones River
Location2.5 MI NW JCT SR1&CANNON
RouteCounty Highway 1046
CountyRutherford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.86047, -86.20225
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length362 ft (110.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic465 (2021)
Projected traffic778 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1046 (sa 7533) over East Fork Stones River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1046 (sa 7533) over East Fork Stones River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1046 (sa 7533) over East Fork Stones River carry?

About 465 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1046 (sa 7533) over East Fork Stones River?

The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1046 (sa 7533) over East Fork Stones River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.