US Bridges

Nfa A361 (sa 2732) over Br N Fork Forked Deer

FairPosted for load

Gibson County, Tennessee · 1.1 MI SE JCT SR5&SR54 · Structure no. 270A3610003

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
890
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A361 (sa 2732) over Br N Fork Forked Deer is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa A361 (sa 2732) over Br N Fork Forked Deer in Gibson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 890 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,424 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 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 A361 (sa 2732)
CrossesBr N Fork Forked Deer
Location1.1 MI SE JCT SR5&SR54
RouteCounty Highway 361
CountyGibson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.98606, -88.92697
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic890 (2020)
Projected traffic1,424 by 2041
Trucks2%
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$172,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A361 (sa 2732) over Br N Fork Forked Deer built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A361 (sa 2732) over Br N 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A361 (sa 2732) over Br N Fork Forked Deer carry?

About 890 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A361 (sa 2732) over Br N Fork Forked Deer?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A361 (sa 2732) over Br N Fork Forked Deer?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.