US Bridges

Nfa 1568 (sa 1715) over Br So Fk of Fk Deer R

FairPosted for load

Crockett County, Tennessee · 1.2 MI W of SR20 · Structure no. 17015680003

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
178
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1568 (sa 1715) over Br So Fk of Fk Deer R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1568 (sa 1715) over Br So Fk of Fk Deer R in Crockett County, Tennessee. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 63 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 178 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 285 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1568 (sa 1715)
CrossesBr So Fk of Fk Deer R
Location1.2 MI W of SR20
RouteCounty Highway 1568
CountyCrockett County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.69839, -89.04469
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating3.5 US tons
Inventory rating2.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic178 (2021)
Projected traffic285 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$124,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1568 (sa 1715) over Br So Fk of Fk Deer R built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Nfa 1568 (sa 1715) over Br So Fk of Fk Deer R 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1568 (sa 1715) over Br So Fk of Fk Deer R carry?

About 178 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1568 (sa 1715) over Br So Fk of Fk Deer R?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1568 (sa 1715) over Br So Fk of Fk Deer R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.