Nfa 1973 (sa 5217) over Branch to Shelton Creek
GoodLincoln County, Tennessee · 5 M. E. Kelso. · Structure no. 52019730009
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 96
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa 1973 (sa 5217) over Branch to Shelton Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 1973 (sa 5217) over Branch to Shelton Creek in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 8 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 976 by 2039. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa 1973 (sa 5217) over Branch to Shelton Creek built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa 1973 (sa 5217) over Branch to Shelton 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 Branch to Shelton Creek carry?
About 96 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa 1973 (sa 5217) over Branch to Shelton Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa 1973 (sa 5217) over Branch to Shelton Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.