US Bridges

Nfa 1082 (sa 5603) over Middle Fork Goose Creek

Good

Macon County, Tennessee · 4 M SW of Lafayette · Structure no. 56S62890011

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 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 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 987 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,579 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 1082 (sa 5603)
CrossesMiddle Fork Goose Creek
Location4 M SW of Lafayette
RouteCounty Highway 1082
Coordinates36.48983, -86.09143
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic987 (2021)
Projected traffic1,579 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1082 (sa 5603) over Middle Fork Goose 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 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 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.