US Bridges

FAU 1084 (sa 7520) over W. Fork Stones River

Good

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 1.0 MI NW JCT SR1&SR96 · Structure no. 75S63050003

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
391 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
31,448
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 1084 (sa 7520) over W. Fork Stones River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 1084 (sa 7520) over W. Fork Stones River in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 55 years old, older 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 31,448 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,464 by 2041. The structure is 391 ft (119.1 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAU 1084 (sa 7520)
CrossesW. Fork Stones River
Location1.0 MI NW JCT SR1&SR96
RouteCity Street 1084
Coordinates35.85705, -86.41296
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length391 ft (119.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,448 (2021)
Projected traffic12,464 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 1084 (sa 7520) over W. Fork Stones River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is FAU 1084 (sa 7520) over W. 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 1084 (sa 7520) over W. Fork Stones River carry?

About 31,448 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 1084 (sa 7520) over W. Fork Stones River?

The structure is 391 ft (119.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 1084 (sa 7520) over W. Fork Stones River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.