US Bridges

Nfa 1031 (sa 5207) over Manson Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Tennessee · 7 M. Sw. Flintville. · Structure no. 52F00190011

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,949
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1031 (sa 5207) over Manson Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1031 (sa 5207) over Manson 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 1,949 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,352 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1031 (sa 5207)
CrossesManson Creek
Location7 M. Sw. Flintville.
RouteCounty Highway 1031
CountyLincoln County
StateTennessee
Coordinates34.99792, -86.52288
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 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$119,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1031 (sa 5207) over Manson Creek built?

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

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

How much traffic does Nfa 1031 (sa 5207) over Manson Creek carry?

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

How long is Nfa 1031 (sa 5207) over Manson Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1031 (sa 5207) over Manson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.