US Bridges

Nfa 1700 over N. Fk. Forked Deer River

Fair

Henderson County, Tennessee · 8 MI E of Madison · Structure no. 39017000003

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
564
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1700 over N. Fk. Forked Deer River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1700 over N. Fk. Forked Deer River in Henderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 564 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 752 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1700
CrossesN. Fk. Forked Deer River
Location8 MI E of Madison
RouteCounty Highway 1700
CountyHenderson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.649, -88.51789
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic564 (2021)
Projected traffic752 by 2040
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 of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$112,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1700 over N. Fk. Forked Deer River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1700 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1700 over N. Fk. Forked Deer River carry?

About 564 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1700 over N. Fk. Forked Deer River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1700 over N. Fk. Forked Deer River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.