US Bridges

Nfa 1971 (sa 5208) over Stewart Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Tennessee · 5.5 M. Se. Fayetteville. · Structure no. 52019710001

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,197
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1971 (sa 5208) over Stewart Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1971 (sa 5208) over Stewart Creek in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 90 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 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 2,197 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,136 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1971 (sa 5208)
CrossesStewart Creek
Location5.5 M. Se. Fayetteville.
RouteCounty Highway 1971
CountyLincoln County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.08118, -86.52403
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,197 (2021)
Projected traffic3,136 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$136,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1971 (sa 5208) over Stewart Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is Nfa 1971 (sa 5208) over Stewart 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 1971 (sa 5208) over Stewart Creek carry?

About 2,197 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1971 (sa 5208) over Stewart Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1971 (sa 5208) over Stewart Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.