US Bridges

Nfa 1561 (sa 3828) over Lagoon Creek

Good

Haywood County, Tennessee · 5.8 MI W JCT SR19&SR87 · Structure no. 38015610001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
103
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1561 (sa 3828) over Lagoon Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1561 (sa 3828) over Lagoon Creek in Haywood County, Tennessee. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 103 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2041. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 1561 (sa 3828)
CrossesLagoon Creek
Location5.8 MI W JCT SR19&SR87
RouteCounty Highway 1561
Coordinates35.61486, -89.40153
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103 (2021)
Projected traffic133 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1561 (sa 3828) over Lagoon Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1561 (sa 3828) over Lagoon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1561 (sa 3828) over Lagoon Creek carry?

About 103 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1561 (sa 3828) over Lagoon Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1561 (sa 3828) over Lagoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.