US Bridges

Nfa 1986 (sa 5906) over Globe Creek

FairPosted for load

Marshall County, Tennessee · 2.6 MI SE JCT I65&SR373 · Structure no. 59019860001

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
482
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1986 (sa 5906) over Globe Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 1986 (sa 5906) over Globe Creek in Marshall County, Tennessee. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 80 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 482 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 544 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesNfa 1986 (sa 5906)
CrossesGlobe Creek
Location2.6 MI SE JCT I65&SR373
RouteCounty Highway 1986
Coordinates35.41652, -86.86987
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic482 (2021)
Projected traffic544 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1986 (sa 5906) over Globe Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Nfa 1986 (sa 5906) over Globe Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1986 (sa 5906) over Globe Creek carry?

About 482 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1986 (sa 5906) over Globe Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1986 (sa 5906) over Globe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.