US Bridges

Nfa 949 (sa 5025) over Anderson Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Tennessee · 6.7 M. N. Etheridge. · Structure no. 50F00340005

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
856
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 949 (sa 5025) over Anderson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 949 (sa 5025) over Anderson Creek in Lawrence County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 856 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,246 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 949 (sa 5025)
CrossesAnderson Creek
Location6.7 M. N. Etheridge.
RouteCounty Highway 949
CountyLawrence County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.41563, -87.24153
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic856 (2021)
Projected traffic1,246 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 949 (sa 5025) over Anderson Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 949 (sa 5025) over Anderson 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 949 (sa 5025) over Anderson Creek carry?

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

How long is Nfa 949 (sa 5025) over Anderson Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 949 (sa 5025) over Anderson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.