Nfa 5568 (sa 5708) over Robertson Creek
PoorPosted for loadMadison County, Tennessee · E of Haywood County · Structure no. 57S81960019
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 58 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 418
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa 5568 (sa 5708) over Robertson Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa 5568 (sa 5708) over Robertson Creek in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 418 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 587 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 5568 (sa 5708) over Robertson Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa 5568 (sa 5708) over Robertson Creek 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 5568 (sa 5708) over Robertson Creek carry?
About 418 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Nfa 5568 (sa 5708) over Robertson Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa 5568 (sa 5708) over Robertson Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.