US Bridges

Nfa 1029 (sa 5205) over Walker Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Tennessee · 7.5 M. E. Taft. · Structure no. 52F00450001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,069
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1029 (sa 5205) over Walker Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1029 (sa 5205) over Walker 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 1,069 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,744 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 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 1029 (sa 5205)
CrossesWalker Creek
Location7.5 M. E. Taft.
RouteCounty Highway 1029
CountyLincoln County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.00834, -86.58078
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,069 (2021)
Projected traffic1,744 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$190,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1029 (sa 5205) over Walker Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa 1029 (sa 5205) over Walker 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 1029 (sa 5205) over Walker Creek carry?

About 1,069 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1029 (sa 5205) over Walker Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1029 (sa 5205) over Walker Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.