US Bridges

Nfa 1444 (sa 5741) over M. Fork Forked Deer Rive

FairPosted for load

Madison County, Tennessee · Next to Crockett CO Line · Structure no. 57014440003

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1444 (sa 5741) over M. Fork Forked Deer Rive is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 1444 (sa 5741) over M. Fork Forked Deer Rive in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,616 by 2042. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 1444 (sa 5741)
CrossesM. Fork Forked Deer Rive
LocationNext to Crockett CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 1444
Coordinates35.79245, -88.91102
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2021)
Projected traffic2,616 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$410,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1444 (sa 5741) over M. Fork Forked Deer Rive built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1444 (sa 5741) over M. Fork Forked Deer Rive 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1444 (sa 5741) over M. Fork Forked Deer Rive carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1444 (sa 5741) over M. Fork Forked Deer Rive?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1444 (sa 5741) over M. Fork Forked Deer Rive?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.