US Bridges

Nfa 1367 (sa 5712) over S. Fk. Forked Deer River

Fair

Madison County, Tennessee · W. of Jackson · Structure no. 57S81830017

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,184
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1367 (sa 5712) over S. Fk. Forked Deer River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1367 (sa 5712) over S. Fk. Forked Deer River in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 5 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 6,184 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,184 by 2041. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 1367 (sa 5712)
CrossesS. Fk. Forked Deer River
LocationW. of Jackson
RouteCounty Highway 1367
Coordinates35.60094, -88.83189
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,184 (2021)
Projected traffic8,184 by 2041
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$982,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1367 (sa 5712) over S. Fk. Forked Deer River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1367 (sa 5712) over S. 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 1367 (sa 5712) over S. Fk. Forked Deer River carry?

About 6,184 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1367 (sa 5712) over S. Fk. Forked Deer River?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1367 (sa 5712) over S. Fk. Forked Deer River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.