US Bridges

Nfa 1078 (sa 5622) over Long Hungry Creek

Good

Macon County, Tennessee · 2 M NW Red Boiling Spring · Structure no. 56S61380009

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
381
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1078 (sa 5622) over Long Hungry Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1078 (sa 5622) over Long Hungry Creek in Macon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 381 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 568 by 2042. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 1078 (sa 5622)
CrossesLong Hungry Creek
Location2 M NW Red Boiling Spring
RouteCounty Highway 1078
Coordinates36.55497, -85.87496
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic381 (2021)
Projected traffic568 by 2042
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1078 (sa 5622) over Long Hungry Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1078 (sa 5622) over Long Hungry 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 1078 (sa 5622) over Long Hungry Creek carry?

About 381 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1078 (sa 5622) over Long Hungry Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1078 (sa 5622) over Long Hungry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.