US Bridges

Nfa 1973 (sa 5217) over Tucker Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Tennessee · 5 M. E. Kelso. · Structure no. 52019730005

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
96
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1973 (sa 5217) over Tucker Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1973 (sa 5217) over Tucker Creek in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 96 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 154 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesNfa 1973 (sa 5217)
CrossesTucker Creek
Location5 M. E. Kelso.
RouteCounty Highway 1973
Coordinates35.14626, -86.38674
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2021)
Projected traffic154 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 1973 (sa 5217) over Tucker Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1973 (sa 5217) over Tucker Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1973 (sa 5217) over Tucker Creek carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1973 (sa 5217) over Tucker Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1973 (sa 5217) over Tucker Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.