US Bridges

Nfa 1902 (sa 5220) over E Fork Bradshaw Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Tennessee · 15 M. Nw. Fayetteville. · Structure no. 52019020009

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
127
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1902 (sa 5220) over E Fork Bradshaw Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1902 (sa 5220) over E Fork Bradshaw Creek in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 127 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 352 by 2039. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1902 (sa 5220)
CrossesE Fork Bradshaw Creek
Location15 M. Nw. Fayetteville.
RouteCounty Highway 1902
CountyLincoln County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.24445, -86.8089
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic127 (2021)
Projected traffic352 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$106,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1902 (sa 5220) over E Fork Bradshaw Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1902 (sa 5220) over E Fork Bradshaw 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 E Fork Bradshaw Creek carry?

About 127 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1902 (sa 5220) over E Fork Bradshaw Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1902 (sa 5220) over E Fork Bradshaw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.