US Bridges

Nfa 1992 (sa 5915) over Big Rock Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Tennessee · .9 MI NW JCT SR11&SR64 · Structure no. 59019920001

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
241 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
406
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1992 (sa 5915) over Big Rock Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1992 (sa 5915) over Big Rock Creek in Marshall County, Tennessee. It was built in 1945, 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.

It carries about 406 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 624 by 2040. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa 1992 (sa 5915)
CrossesBig Rock Creek
Location.9 MI NW JCT SR11&SR64
RouteCounty Highway 1992
Coordinates35.51837, -86.7198
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length241 ft (73.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic406 (2021)
Projected traffic624 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 1992 (sa 5915) over Big Rock Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa 1992 (sa 5915) over Big Rock 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 1992 (sa 5915) over Big Rock Creek carry?

About 406 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1992 (sa 5915) over Big Rock Creek?

The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1992 (sa 5915) over Big Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.