US Bridges

Nfa 1805 (sa 5009) over Second Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Tennessee · 2 M. Sw. Five Points. · Structure no. 50018050001

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1805 (sa 5009) over Second Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1805 (sa 5009) over Second Creek in Lawrence County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 85 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 566 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1805 (sa 5009)
CrossesSecond Creek
Location2 M. Sw. Five Points.
RouteCounty Highway 1805
CountyLawrence County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.03327, -87.34744
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2021)
Projected traffic566 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 1805 (sa 5009) over Second Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Nfa 1805 (sa 5009) over Second 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1805 (sa 5009) over Second Creek carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1805 (sa 5009) over Second Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1805 (sa 5009) over Second Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.