US Bridges

Nfa 1024 (sa 5204) over Elk River

Fair

Lincoln County, Tennessee · 5 M. W. Fayetteville. · Structure no. 52F00420001

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
327 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
501
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1024 (sa 5204) over Elk River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1024 (sa 5204) over Elk River in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 5 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 501 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 758 by 2041. The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1024 (sa 5204)
CrossesElk River
Location5 M. W. Fayetteville.
RouteCounty Highway 1024
CountyLincoln County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.14565, -86.65826
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length327 ft (99.7 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic501 (2021)
Projected traffic758 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.1 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1024 (sa 5204) over Elk River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1024 (sa 5204) over Elk River 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 1024 (sa 5204) over Elk River carry?

About 501 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1024 (sa 5204) over Elk River?

The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1024 (sa 5204) over Elk River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.