US Bridges

Nfa 2002 (sa 5919) over Spring Creek

Good

Marshall County, Tennessee · 3.3 MI N JCT SR99&SR11 · Structure no. 59020020003

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
367
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2002 (sa 5919) over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2002 (sa 5919) over Spring Creek in Marshall County, Tennessee. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 76 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 367 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 464 by 2040. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNfa 2002 (sa 5919)
CrossesSpring Creek
Location3.3 MI N JCT SR99&SR11
RouteCounty Highway 2002
Coordinates35.6909, -86.68422
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic367 (2021)
Projected traffic464 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 2002 (sa 5919) over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Nfa 2002 (sa 5919) over Spring Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2002 (sa 5919) over Spring Creek carry?

About 367 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2002 (sa 5919) over Spring Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2002 (sa 5919) over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.