US Bridges

Nfa 1032 (sa 5908) over Belfast Creek

GoodPosted for load

Marshall County, Tennessee · .2 MI SE JCT SR50&SR271 · Structure no. 59F00110001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,064
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1032 (sa 5908) over Belfast Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 1032 (sa 5908) over Belfast Creek in Marshall County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,064 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,488 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1032 (sa 5908)
CrossesBelfast Creek
Location.2 MI SE JCT SR50&SR271
RouteCounty Highway 1032
CountyMarshall County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.41953, -86.69863
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,064 (2021)
Projected traffic1,488 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$133,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1032 (sa 5908) over Belfast Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1032 (sa 5908) over Belfast 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1032 (sa 5908) over Belfast Creek carry?

About 1,064 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Nfa 1032 (sa 5908) over Belfast Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1032 (sa 5908) over Belfast Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.