US Bridges

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

FairPosted for load

Gibson County, Tennessee · 3.2 MI NW JCT SR5&SR152 · Structure no. 27015820005

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
436
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 1973, so it is 52 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 436 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 698 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1582 (sa 2704)
CrossesBr Mid Fork Forked Deer
Location3.2 MI NW JCT SR5&SR152
RouteCounty Highway 1582
CountyGibson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.85719, -88.95219
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic436 (2021)
Projected traffic698 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$721,000 (2022 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 1973, making it 52 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 August 2023.

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

About 436 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 55 ft (16.8 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.