Nfa 1238 841839L over Southern Railway
FairScott County, Tennessee · W of US27 Xing New River · Structure no. 76F00120001
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 135 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 836
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa 1238 841839L over Southern Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1238 841839L over Southern Railway in Scott County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 836 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,338 by 2042. The structure is 135 ft (41.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa 1238 841839L over Southern Railway built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa 1238 841839L over Southern Railway 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 1238 841839L over Southern Railway carry?
About 836 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Nfa 1238 841839L over Southern Railway?
The structure is 135 ft (41.3 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa 1238 841839L over Southern Railway?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.