US Bridges

Nfa 1969 (sa 5212) over Elk River

Fair

Lincoln County, Tennessee · 1 M. Ne. Kelso. · Structure no. 52019690003

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
294 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
336
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1969 (sa 5212) over Elk River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1969 (sa 5212) over Elk River in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 336 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 499 by 2041. The structure is 294 ft (89.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesNfa 1969 (sa 5212)
CrossesElk River
Location1 M. Ne. Kelso.
RouteCounty Highway 1969
Coordinates35.13927, -86.4476
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length294 ft (89.7 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic336 (2021)
Projected traffic499 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 1969 (sa 5212) over Elk River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1969 (sa 5212) over Elk 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 1969 (sa 5212) over Elk River carry?

About 336 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1969 (sa 5212) over Elk River?

The structure is 294 ft (89.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1969 (sa 5212) over Elk River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.