US Bridges

Nfa 868 (sa 5723) over N. Fk. Forked Deer River

Good

Madison County, Tennessee · 4.4 MI NE JCT SR5&SR18 · Structure no. 57S81620003

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,157
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 868 (sa 5723) over N. Fk. Forked Deer River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 868 (sa 5723) over N. Fk. Forked Deer River in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 3,157 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2041. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 868 (sa 5723)
CrossesN. Fk. Forked Deer River
Location4.4 MI NE JCT SR5&SR18
RouteCounty Highway 868
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.59, -88.75
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,157 (2021)
Projected traffic5,600 by 2041
Trucks1%
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 868 (sa 5723) over N. Fk. Forked Deer River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 868 (sa 5723) over N. Fk. Forked Deer River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 868 (sa 5723) over N. Fk. Forked Deer River carry?

About 3,157 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 868 (sa 5723) over N. Fk. Forked Deer River?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 868 (sa 5723) over N. Fk. Forked Deer River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.