US Bridges

Nfa 1972 (sa 5202) over Steadman Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Tennessee · 4.5 M. N. Taft. · Structure no. 52019720005

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1972 (sa 5202) over Steadman Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Nfa 1972 (sa 5202) over Steadman Creek in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 85 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 512 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1972 (sa 5202)
CrossesSteadman Creek
Location4.5 M. N. Taft.
RouteCounty Highway 1972
CountyLincoln County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.0875, -86.72182
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2021)
Projected traffic512 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1972 (sa 5202) over Steadman Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Nfa 1972 (sa 5202) over Steadman 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 Steadman Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

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

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.