US Bridges

Nfa 1035 (sa 5224) over Norris Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Tennessee · 2.5 M. Ne. Fayetteville. · Structure no. 52010350001

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
820
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1035 (sa 5224) over Norris Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1035 (sa 5224) over Norris Creek in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 820 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,312 by 2039. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1035 (sa 5224)
CrossesNorris Creek
Location2.5 M. Ne. Fayetteville.
RouteCounty Highway 735
CountyLincoln County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.18237, -86.5437
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic820 (2020)
Projected traffic1,312 by 2039
Trucks1%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$364,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1035 (sa 5224) over Norris Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1035 (sa 5224) over Norris 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1035 (sa 5224) over Norris Creek carry?

About 820 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1035 (sa 5224) over Norris Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1035 (sa 5224) over Norris Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.