US Bridges

Nfa 1584 over Rt Fork of Sweet Lips CR

Good

Chester County, Tennessee · 5.0 MI W JCT SR22A&SR224 · Structure no. 12019010001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
84
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1584 over Rt Fork of Sweet Lips CR is a concrete culvert carrying Nfa 1584 over Rt Fork of Sweet Lips CR in Chester County, Tennessee. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 84 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 219 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1584
CrossesRt Fork of Sweet Lips CR
Location5.0 MI W JCT SR22A&SR224
RouteCounty Highway 1584
CountyChester County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.3925, -88.52486
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84 (2021)
Projected traffic219 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Nfa 1584 over Rt Fork of Sweet Lips CR built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1584 over Rt Fork of Sweet Lips CR 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1584 over Rt Fork of Sweet Lips CR carry?

About 84 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1584 over Rt Fork of Sweet Lips CR?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1584 over Rt Fork of Sweet Lips CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.