US Bridges

Nfa A116 over Gimlet Creek

FairPosted for load

Lincoln County, Tennessee · Groce Rd. · Structure no. 520A1160001

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A116 over Gimlet Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A116 over Gimlet Creek in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2039. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A116
CrossesGimlet Creek
LocationGroce Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 116
CountyLincoln County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.23938, -86.48402
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width11 ft (3.5 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic160 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$260,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A116 over Gimlet Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A116 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 A116 over Gimlet Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A116 over Gimlet Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A116 over Gimlet Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.