US Bridges

Nfa 1966 over Hester Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Tennessee · 0.04 M. S. Elora. · Structure no. 52019660001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
352
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1966 over Hester Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1966 over Hester Creek in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 352 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 563 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesNfa 1966
CrossesHester Creek
Location0.04 M. S. Elora.
RouteCounty Highway 1966
Coordinates35.0164, -86.35989
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic352 (2021)
Projected traffic563 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1966 over Hester Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1966 over Hester Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1966 over Hester Creek carry?

About 352 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1966 over Hester Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1966 over Hester Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.