US Bridges

Nfa 955 (sa 5110) over Indian Creek

Fair

Lewis County, Tennessee · 3.5 M. Nw. Gordonsburg. · Structure no. 51S61781001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
143 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
295
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 955 (sa 5110) over Indian Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 955 (sa 5110) over Indian Creek in Lewis County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 295 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 446 by 2041. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 955 (sa 5110)
CrossesIndian Creek
Location3.5 M. Nw. Gordonsburg.
RouteCounty Highway 955
CountyLewis County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.60758, -87.45782
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic295 (2021)
Projected traffic446 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$908,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 955 (sa 5110) over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 955 (sa 5110) over Indian 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 955 (sa 5110) over Indian Creek carry?

About 295 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 955 (sa 5110) over Indian Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 955 (sa 5110) over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.