US Bridges

Nfa 1582 (sa 2704) over Br Mid Fork Forked Deer

FairPosted for load

Gibson County, Tennessee · 4.5 MI NW JCT SR5&SR152 · Structure no. 27015820001

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
171
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1582 (sa 2704) over Br Mid Fork Forked Deer is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa 1582 (sa 2704) over Br Mid Fork Forked Deer in Gibson 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 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 171 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNfa 1582 (sa 2704)
CrossesBr Mid Fork Forked Deer
Location4.5 MI NW JCT SR5&SR152
RouteCounty Highway 1582
Coordinates35.87425, -88.96964
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic171 (2021)
Projected traffic328 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$529,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1582 (sa 2704) over Br Mid Fork Forked Deer built?

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

What condition is Nfa 1582 (sa 2704) over Br Mid Fork Forked Deer 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1582 (sa 2704) over Br Mid Fork Forked Deer carry?

About 171 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1582 (sa 2704) over Br Mid Fork Forked Deer?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1582 (sa 2704) over Br Mid Fork Forked Deer?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.