US Bridges

Nfa 1082 (sa 5603) over Middle Fork Goose Creek

Fair

Macon County, Tennessee · 3.5 M SW Lafayette · Structure no. 56005090013

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
987
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1082 (sa 5603) over Middle Fork Goose Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1082 (sa 5603) over Middle Fork Goose Creek in Macon 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 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 987 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,827 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1082 (sa 5603)
CrossesMiddle Fork Goose Creek
Location3.5 M SW Lafayette
RouteCounty Highway 1082
CountyMacon County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.49762, -86.08743
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic987 (2021)
Projected traffic1,827 by 2041
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$130,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1082 (sa 5603) over Middle Fork Goose Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa 1082 (sa 5603) over Middle Fork Goose 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1082 (sa 5603) over Middle Fork Goose Creek carry?

About 987 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1082 (sa 5603) over Middle Fork Goose Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1082 (sa 5603) over Middle Fork Goose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.