US Bridges

Nfa 1059 over I840

Good

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 2.6 MI NW JCT SR1 & SR268 · Structure no. 75SR8400023

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
277 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,238
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1059 over I840 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1059 over I840 in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 4,238 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,296 by 2041. The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 1059
CrossesI840
Location2.6 MI NW JCT SR1 & SR268
RouteCounty Highway 1059
Coordinates35.90025, -86.45512
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.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length277 ft (84.4 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,238 (2021)
Projected traffic7,296 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1059 over I840 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1059 over I840 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 Nfa 1059 over I840 carry?

About 4,238 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1059 over I840?

The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1059 over I840?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.