US Bridges

Nfa 1979 (sa 5225) over Gimlet Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Tennessee · 1 M. N. Mulberry. · Structure no. 52019790001

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
273
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1979 (sa 5225) over Gimlet Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1979 (sa 5225) over Gimlet Creek in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 273 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2039. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1979 (sa 5225)
CrossesGimlet Creek
Location1 M. N. Mulberry.
RouteCounty Highway 1979
CountyLincoln County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.22644, -86.47085
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic273 (2021)
Projected traffic480 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1979 (sa 5225) over Gimlet Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1979 (sa 5225) over Gimlet 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1979 (sa 5225) over Gimlet Creek carry?

About 273 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1979 (sa 5225) over Gimlet Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1979 (sa 5225) over Gimlet Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.