US Bridges

Nfa 1473 297460Y over Ic Railroad

Fair

Tipton County, Tennessee · 0.5 MI S of Covington · Structure no. 84014730001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,229
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1473 297460Y over Ic Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 1473 297460Y over Ic Railroad in Tipton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 2,229 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,190 by 2042. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1473 297460Y
CrossesIc Railroad
Location0.5 MI S of Covington
RouteCity Street 1473
CountyTipton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.53269, -89.66766
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,229 (2021)
Projected traffic3,190 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 1473 297460Y over Ic Railroad built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1473 297460Y over Ic Railroad 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1473 297460Y over Ic Railroad carry?

About 2,229 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1473 297460Y over Ic Railroad?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1473 297460Y over Ic Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.