US Bridges

Nfa 1089 (sa 5605) over Dry Fork Creek

FairPosted for load

Macon County, Tennessee · 4 M S of Lafayette · Structure no. 56S62130003

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
372
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1089 (sa 5605) over Dry Fork Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 1089 (sa 5605) over Dry Fork Creek in Macon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 372 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 578 by 2041. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1089 (sa 5605)
CrossesDry Fork Creek
Location4 M S of Lafayette
RouteCounty Highway 1089
CountyMacon County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.46407, -86.00667
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.2 US tons
Inventory rating13.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic372 (2021)
Projected traffic578 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$151,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1089 (sa 5605) over Dry Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1089 (sa 5605) over Dry Fork 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 1089 (sa 5605) over Dry Fork Creek carry?

About 372 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1089 (sa 5605) over Dry Fork Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1089 (sa 5605) over Dry Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.