US Bridges

Nfa 1033 (sa 5209) over Stewarts Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Tennessee · 3 M. Se. Fayetteville · Structure no. 52S62410001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,924
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1033 (sa 5209) over Stewarts Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 1033 (sa 5209) over Stewarts Creek in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,924 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,704 by 2039. The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1033 (sa 5209)
CrossesStewarts Creek
Location3 M. Se. Fayetteville
RouteCounty Highway 1033
CountyLincoln County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.1171, -86.53747
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,924 (2021)
Projected traffic2,704 by 2039
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1033 (sa 5209) over Stewarts 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 1033 (sa 5209) over Stewarts Creek carry?

About 1,924 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

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

The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.