Nfa 1975 over Chicken Creek
FairLincoln County, Tennessee · 1 M E of Giles CO Line · Structure no. 52SR0150001
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1962
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 98 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 301
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa 1975 over Chicken Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 1975 over Chicken Creek in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 94 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.
It carries about 301 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 464 by 2040. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa 1975 over Chicken Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.
What condition is Nfa 1975 over Chicken 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 1975 over Chicken Creek carry?
About 301 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Nfa 1975 over Chicken Creek?
The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa 1975 over Chicken Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.