NFSR 35-1 over Flats Creek
PoorMonroe County, Tennessee · National Forest · Structure no. 080404000003074
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2005 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
NFSR 35-1 over Flats Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NFSR 35-1 over Flats Creek in Monroe County, Tennessee. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 103 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NFSR 35-1 over Flats Creek built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is NFSR 35-1 over Flats Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does NFSR 35-1 over Flats Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2005 count).
How long is NFSR 35-1 over Flats Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns NFSR 35-1 over Flats Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.