US Bridges

Nfa 1967 over Flint River

Fair

Lincoln County, Tennessee · 0.5 M. S. Flintville. · Structure no. 52019670007

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
365
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1967 over Flint River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1967 over Flint River 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 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 365 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1967
CrossesFlint River
Location0.5 M. S. Flintville.
RouteCounty Highway 1967
CountyLincoln County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.05711, -86.42223
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic365 (2021)
Projected traffic320 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1967 over Flint River built?

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

What condition is Nfa 1967 over Flint River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1967 over Flint River carry?

About 365 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1967 over Flint River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1967 over Flint River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.