US Bridges

Nfa 1902 (sa 5220) over Little Swan Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Tennessee · 8 M. Nw. Fayetteville. · Structure no. 52019020001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1902 (sa 5220) over Little Swan Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1902 (sa 5220) over Little Swan Creek in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1902 (sa 5220)
CrossesLittle Swan Creek
Location8 M. Nw. Fayetteville.
RouteCounty Highway 261
CountyLincoln County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.20713, -86.70153
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2020)
Projected traffic192 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1902 (sa 5220) over Little Swan Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1902 (sa 5220) over Little Swan 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1902 (sa 5220) over Little Swan Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1902 (sa 5220) over Little Swan Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1902 (sa 5220) over Little Swan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.