US Bridges

Nfa 1972 (sa 5202) over Coldwater Creek

FairPosted for load

Lincoln County, Tennessee · 4 M. N. Taft. · Structure no. 52019720001

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
413
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1972 (sa 5202) over Coldwater Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1972 (sa 5202) over Coldwater Creek in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1955, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 413 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2040. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1972 (sa 5202)
CrossesColdwater Creek
Location4 M. N. Taft.
RouteCounty Highway 1972
CountyLincoln County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.08383, -86.73462
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic413 (2021)
Projected traffic320 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$215,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1972 (sa 5202) over Coldwater Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is Nfa 1972 (sa 5202) over Coldwater 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1972 (sa 5202) over Coldwater Creek carry?

About 413 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1972 (sa 5202) over Coldwater Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1972 (sa 5202) over Coldwater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.