Nfa 872 (sa 5733) over Middle Fork Forked Deer
PoorMadison County, Tennessee · 3.2 MI SW JCT SR1&SR152 · Structure no. 57015810021
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 199 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,829
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa 872 (sa 5733) over Middle Fork Forked Deer is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 872 (sa 5733) over Middle Fork Forked Deer in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,829 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,832 by 2041. The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa 872 (sa 5733) over Middle Fork Forked Deer built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa 872 (sa 5733) over Middle Fork Forked Deer in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa 872 (sa 5733) over Middle Fork Forked Deer carry?
About 1,829 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Nfa 872 (sa 5733) over Middle Fork Forked Deer?
The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa 872 (sa 5733) over Middle Fork Forked Deer?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.