US Bridges

Nfa 877 (sa 5731) over M. Fk. Forked Deer River

Fair

Madison County, Tennessee · 4 MI N of I40 · Structure no. 57S81820005

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
560 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
3,553
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 877 (sa 5731) over M. Fk. Forked Deer River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 877 (sa 5731) over M. Fk. Forked Deer River in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 3,553 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,944 by 2039. The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 877 (sa 5731)
CrossesM. Fk. Forked Deer River
Location4 MI N of I40
RouteCounty Highway 877
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.73969, -88.79397
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.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length560 ft (170.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,553 (2021)
Projected traffic6,944 by 2039
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 877 (sa 5731) over M. Fk. Forked Deer River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 877 (sa 5731) over M. Fk. Forked Deer River 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 877 (sa 5731) over M. Fk. Forked Deer River carry?

About 3,553 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 877 (sa 5731) over M. Fk. Forked Deer River?

The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 877 (sa 5731) over M. Fk. Forked Deer River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.