US Bridges

Nfa 1031 (sa 5207) over Collier Springs

FairPosted for load

Lincoln County, Tennessee · 6.5 M. Sw. Flintville. · Structure no. 52F00190009

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,949
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1031 (sa 5207) over Collier Springs is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1031 (sa 5207) over Collier Springs 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,949 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,352 by 2039. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1031 (sa 5207)
CrossesCollier Springs
Location6.5 M. Sw. Flintville.
RouteCounty Highway 1031
CountyLincoln County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.00305, -86.51618
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,949 (2021)
Projected traffic2,352 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$281,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1031 (sa 5207) over Collier Springs built?

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

What condition is Nfa 1031 (sa 5207) over Collier Springs 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1031 (sa 5207) over Collier Springs carry?

About 1,949 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1031 (sa 5207) over Collier Springs?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1031 (sa 5207) over Collier Springs?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.