Nfa 2400 841834C over Southern Railway
PoorClosed to trafficScott County, Tennessee · W Off US27-N of Helenwood · Structure no. 76S26330001
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 99 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 769
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa 2400 841834C over Southern Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 2400 841834C over Southern Railway in Scott County, Tennessee. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 769 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,230 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa 2400 841834C over Southern Railway built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa 2400 841834C over Southern Railway in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa 2400 841834C over Southern Railway carry?
About 769 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Nfa 2400 841834C over Southern Railway?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa 2400 841834C over Southern Railway?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.