Nfa 1018 over Limestone Creek
FairPosted for loadLincoln County, Tennessee · 2 M. S. Taft on State LN · Structure no. 52S63320005
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 108 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,291
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa 1018 over Limestone Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1018 over Limestone 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 5 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 1,291 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,128 by 2039. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa 1018 over Limestone Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa 1018 over Limestone 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 1018 over Limestone Creek carry?
About 1,291 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Nfa 1018 over Limestone Creek?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa 1018 over Limestone Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.