Nfa 5577 (sa 2005) over Sulphur Fork Cub Creek
FairDecatur County, Tennessee · 3.4 MI NW JCT SR20&SR69 · Structure no. 20S80640009
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 142 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 886
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa 5577 (sa 2005) over Sulphur Fork Cub Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 5577 (sa 2005) over Sulphur Fork Cub Creek in Decatur County, Tennessee. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 886 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,418 by 2042. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa 5577 (sa 2005) over Sulphur Fork Cub Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa 5577 (sa 2005) over Sulphur Fork Cub Creek 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa 5577 (sa 2005) over Sulphur Fork Cub Creek carry?
About 886 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Nfa 5577 (sa 2005) over Sulphur Fork Cub Creek?
The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa 5577 (sa 2005) over Sulphur Fork Cub Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.