US Bridges

Nfa 882 (sa 1215) over S. Fk. Forked Deer River

Fair

Chester County, Tennessee · On Henderson Co. Line · Structure no. 12S80600003

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
182 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
364
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 882 (sa 1215) over S. Fk. Forked Deer River is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 882 (sa 1215) over S. Fk. Forked Deer River in Chester County, Tennessee. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 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 364 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 578 by 2041. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 882 (sa 1215)
CrossesS. Fk. Forked Deer River
LocationOn Henderson Co. Line
RouteCounty Highway 882
CountyChester County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.58859, -88.57414
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic364 (2021)
Projected traffic578 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$290,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 882 (sa 1215) over S. Fk. Forked Deer River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 882 (sa 1215) over S. Fk. Forked Deer River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 882 (sa 1215) over S. Fk. Forked Deer River carry?

About 364 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 882 (sa 1215) over S. Fk. Forked Deer River?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 882 (sa 1215) over S. Fk. Forked Deer River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.