US Bridges

Nfa 1967 (sa 5213) over Hester Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Tennessee · 1.2 M. W. Elora · Structure no. 52019670001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
671
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1967 (sa 5213) over Hester Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1967 (sa 5213) over Hester Creek in Lincoln 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 671 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,074 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNfa 1967 (sa 5213)
CrossesHester Creek
Location1.2 M. W. Elora
RouteCounty Highway 1967
Coordinates35.01802, -86.38638
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic671 (2021)
Projected traffic1,074 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$157,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1967 (sa 5213) over Hester Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa 1967 (sa 5213) 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 1967 (sa 5213) over Hester Creek carry?

About 671 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1967 (sa 5213) over Hester Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1967 (sa 5213) over Hester Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.