US Bridges

Nfa 1838 (sa 5026) over Buffalo River

Good

Lawrence County, Tennessee · 6.75 M. W. Summertown. · Structure no. 50018380005

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
313 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
283
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1838 (sa 5026) over Buffalo River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1838 (sa 5026) over Buffalo River in Lawrence County, Tennessee. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 283 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 453 by 2042. The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1838 (sa 5026)
CrossesBuffalo River
Location6.75 M. W. Summertown.
RouteCounty Highway 1838
CountyLawrence County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.43742, -87.42384
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length313 ft (95.4 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic283 (2021)
Projected traffic453 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1838 (sa 5026) over Buffalo River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1838 (sa 5026) over Buffalo River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1838 (sa 5026) over Buffalo River carry?

About 283 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1838 (sa 5026) over Buffalo River?

The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1838 (sa 5026) over Buffalo River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.