US Bridges

Nfa 926 (sa 1212) over S. Fk. Forked Deer River

Good

Chester County, Tennessee · 2.2 MI North of SR365 · Structure no. 12S80580005

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
330 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
882
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 926 (sa 1212) over S. Fk. Forked Deer River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 926 (sa 1212) over S. Fk. Forked Deer River in Chester County, Tennessee. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 882 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,642 by 2041. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNfa 926 (sa 1212)
CrossesS. Fk. Forked Deer River
Location2.2 MI North of SR365
RouteCounty Highway 926
Coordinates35.489, -88.64703
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic882 (2021)
Projected traffic1,642 by 2041
Trucks1%
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 926 (sa 1212) over S. Fk. Forked Deer River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 926 (sa 1212) over S. Fk. Forked Deer River 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 926 (sa 1212) over S. Fk. Forked Deer River carry?

About 882 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 926 (sa 1212) over S. Fk. Forked Deer River?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 926 (sa 1212) over S. Fk. Forked Deer River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.