US Bridges

Nfa 1975 (sa 5219) over Chicken Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Tennessee · 14 M. W. Fayetteville · Structure no. 52019750001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
301
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1975 (sa 5219) over Chicken Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1975 (sa 5219) over Chicken Creek in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 301 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 464 by 2040. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1975 (sa 5219)
CrossesChicken Creek
Location14 M. W. Fayetteville
RouteCounty Highway 1975
CountyLincoln County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.18413, -86.81319
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic301 (2021)
Projected traffic464 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$214,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1975 (sa 5219) over Chicken Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1975 (sa 5219) over Chicken 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 1975 (sa 5219) over Chicken Creek carry?

About 301 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1975 (sa 5219) over Chicken Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1975 (sa 5219) over Chicken Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.