US Bridges

Nfa 1693 (sa 3919) over N. Fk. Forked Deer River

FairPosted for load

Henderson County, Tennessee · 0.6 MI N of SR200 · Structure no. 39016930001

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
145
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1693 (sa 3919) over N. Fk. Forked Deer River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa 1693 (sa 3919) over N. Fk. Forked Deer River in Henderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 145 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 232 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 1693 (sa 3919)
CrossesN. Fk. Forked Deer River
Location0.6 MI N of SR200
RouteCounty Highway 1693
Coordinates35.58364, -88.53381
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2021)
Projected traffic232 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$167,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1693 (sa 3919) over N. Fk. Forked Deer River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1693 (sa 3919) over N. Fk. Forked Deer River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1693 (sa 3919) over N. Fk. Forked Deer River carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1693 (sa 3919) over N. Fk. Forked Deer River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1693 (sa 3919) over N. Fk. Forked Deer River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.