US Bridges

Nfa 1028 over East Fork Mulberry Creek

FairPosted for load

Moore County, Tennessee · 4 MI East of Mulberry · Structure no. 64S63390017

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
256 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1028 over East Fork Mulberry Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 1028 over East Fork Mulberry Creek in Moore County, Tennessee. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 1028
CrossesEast Fork Mulberry Creek
Location4 MI East of Mulberry
RouteCounty Highway 1028
Coordinates35.22679, -86.41222
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionMay 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2021)
Projected traffic400 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1028 over East Fork Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1028 over East Fork Mulberry 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1028 over East Fork Mulberry Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1028 over East Fork Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1028 over East Fork Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.