US Bridges

Nfa 1969 (sa 5212) over Dukes Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Tennessee · 0.5 M. Ne. Kelso. · Structure no. 52019690005

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
336
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1969 (sa 5212) over Dukes Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1969 (sa 5212) over Dukes Creek 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 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 336 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 272 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1969 (sa 5212)
CrossesDukes Creek
Location0.5 M. Ne. Kelso.
RouteCounty Highway 1969
CountyLincoln County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.13127, -86.46125
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic336 (2021)
Projected traffic272 by 2039
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$151,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1969 (sa 5212) over Dukes Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa 1969 (sa 5212) over Dukes 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1969 (sa 5212) over Dukes Creek carry?

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

How long is Nfa 1969 (sa 5212) over Dukes Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1969 (sa 5212) over Dukes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.