US Bridges

Nfa 1969 (sa 5212) over Trotters Branch

Fair

Lincoln County, Tennessee · 3.5 M. S. Kelso. · Structure no. 52019690015

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
815
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1969 (sa 5212) over Trotters Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1969 (sa 5212) over Trotters Branch in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 815 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 992 by 2039. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1969 (sa 5212)
CrossesTrotters Branch
Location3.5 M. S. Kelso.
RouteCounty Highway 1969
CountyLincoln County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.06913, -86.47906
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic815 (2021)
Projected traffic992 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Trotters Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1969 (sa 5212) over Trotters Branch 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 Trotters Branch carry?

About 815 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1969 (sa 5212) over Trotters Branch?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1969 (sa 5212) over Trotters Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.