US Bridges

Nfa 1974 (sa 5203) over Pinnel Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Tennessee · 3 M. N. Taft. · Structure no. 52019740003

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
242
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1974 (sa 5203) over Pinnel Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1974 (sa 5203) over Pinnel Creek in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 242 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2039. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1974 (sa 5203)
CrossesPinnel Creek
Location3 M. N. Taft.
RouteCounty Highway 1974
CountyLincoln County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.06322, -86.72732
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 protection6 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 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 rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic242 (2021)
Projected traffic400 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$193,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1974 (sa 5203) over Pinnel Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1974 (sa 5203) over Pinnel 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 1974 (sa 5203) over Pinnel Creek carry?

About 242 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1974 (sa 5203) over Pinnel Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1974 (sa 5203) over Pinnel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.