US Bridges

Nfa 1972 (sa 5202) over Henderson Branch

Fair

Lincoln County, Tennessee · 5 M. Nw. Taft. · Structure no. 52019720011

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
413
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1972 (sa 5202) over Henderson Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1972 (sa 5202) over Henderson Branch in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 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 413 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1972 (sa 5202)
CrossesHenderson Branch
Location5 M. Nw. Taft.
RouteCounty Highway 1972
CountyLincoln County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.08362, -86.75433
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic413 (2021)
Projected traffic320 by 2039
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1972 (sa 5202) over Henderson Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

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

How much traffic does Nfa 1972 (sa 5202) over Henderson Branch carry?

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

How long is Nfa 1972 (sa 5202) over Henderson Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1972 (sa 5202) over Henderson Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.