US Bridges

Nfa 1588 over Br of N. Fk. Forked Deer

Fair

Gibson County, Tennessee · 3.4 MI NW JCT SR43&SR187 · Structure no. 27015880005

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,169
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1588 over Br of N. Fk. Forked Deer is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1588 over Br of N. Fk. Forked Deer in Gibson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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.

It carries about 1,169 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,870 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1588
CrossesBr of N. Fk. Forked Deer
Location3.4 MI NW JCT SR43&SR187
RouteCounty Highway 1588
CountyGibson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.90072, -88.80272
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,169 (2021)
Projected traffic1,870 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1588 over Br of N. Fk. Forked Deer built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1588 over Br of N. Fk. 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 1588 over Br of N. Fk. Forked Deer carry?

About 1,169 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1588 over Br of N. Fk. Forked Deer?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1588 over Br of N. Fk. Forked Deer?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.