US Bridges

Nfa 1908 (sa 2816) over Lynn Creek

Fair

Giles County, Tennessee · 3 M NW of Lynnville · Structure no. 28019080001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
546
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1908 (sa 2816) over Lynn Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1908 (sa 2816) over Lynn Creek in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 546 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 874 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1908 (sa 2816)
CrossesLynn Creek
Location3 M NW of Lynnville
RouteCounty Highway 1908
CountyGiles County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.4024, -87.07224
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic546 (2021)
Projected traffic874 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$97,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1908 (sa 2816) over Lynn Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1908 (sa 2816) over Lynn 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1908 (sa 2816) over Lynn Creek carry?

About 546 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1908 (sa 2816) over Lynn Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1908 (sa 2816) over Lynn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.