US Bridges

Nfa 1024 (sa 5204) over Dry Creek

FairPosted for load

Lincoln County, Tennessee · 5 M. W. Fayetteville. · Structure no. 52F00420003

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
501
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1024 (sa 5204) over Dry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1024 (sa 5204) over Dry Creek in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 501 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,504 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1024 (sa 5204)
CrossesDry Creek
Location5 M. W. Fayetteville.
RouteCounty Highway 1024
CountyLincoln County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.1277, -86.65915
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic501 (2021)
Projected traffic1,504 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$83,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1024 (sa 5204) over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1024 (sa 5204) over Dry 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 1024 (sa 5204) over Dry Creek carry?

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

How long is Nfa 1024 (sa 5204) over Dry Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1024 (sa 5204) over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.