US Bridges

Nfa 1992 (sa 5915) over Big Rock Creek

FairPosted for load

Marshall County, Tennessee · 3.6 MI NW JCT SR11&SR64 · Structure no. 59019920003

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
141 ft
3 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 concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 1992 (sa 5915) over Big Rock Creek in Marshall County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 406 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 690 by 2042. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa 1992 (sa 5915)
CrossesBig Rock Creek
Location3.6 MI NW JCT SR11&SR64
RouteCounty Highway 1992
Coordinates35.53056, -86.76856
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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic406 (2021)
Projected traffic690 by 2042
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$398,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1992 (sa 5915) over Big Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 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 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.