US Bridges

Nfa A527 over Wyatt Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Tennessee · 7.5 M. W. Fayetteville. · Structure no. 520A5270005

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A527 over Wyatt Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A527 over Wyatt Creek in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 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 A527
CrossesWyatt Creek
Location7.5 M. W. Fayetteville.
RouteCounty Highway 527
CountyLincoln County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.17149, -86.70493
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2020)
Projected traffic112 by 2039
Trucks2%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A527 over Wyatt Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Nfa A527 over Wyatt 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 A527 over Wyatt Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A527 over Wyatt Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A527 over Wyatt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.