US Bridges

Nfa 1033 (sa 5209) over Wells Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Tennessee · 0.3 M.E. SR231 Fayettevil · Structure no. 52S42830007

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,270
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1033 (sa 5209) over Wells Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1033 (sa 5209) over Wells Creek in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,270 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,632 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1033 (sa 5209)
CrossesWells Creek
Location0.3 M.E. SR231 Fayettevil
RouteCity Street 727
CountyLincoln County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.11397, -86.56105
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,270 (2020)
Projected traffic3,632 by 2042
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1033 (sa 5209) over Wells Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1033 (sa 5209) over Wells Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1033 (sa 5209) over Wells Creek carry?

About 2,270 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1033 (sa 5209) over Wells Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1033 (sa 5209) over Wells Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.