US Bridges

Nfa 949 (sa 5025) over South Fork Buffalo River

Good

Lawrence County, Tennessee · 3.2 M. N. Etheridge. · Structure no. 50F00340001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
856
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 949 (sa 5025) over South Fork Buffalo River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 949 (sa 5025) over South Fork 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 856 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 896 by 2039. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 949 (sa 5025)
CrossesSouth Fork Buffalo River
Location3.2 M. N. Etheridge.
RouteCounty Highway 949
Coordinates35.3718, -87.2699
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic856 (2021)
Projected traffic896 by 2039
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 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 949 (sa 5025) over South Fork Buffalo River built?

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

What condition is Nfa 949 (sa 5025) over South Fork 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 949 (sa 5025) over South Fork Buffalo River carry?

About 856 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 949 (sa 5025) over South Fork Buffalo River?

The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 949 (sa 5025) over South Fork Buffalo River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.