NFSR 65 over Tumbling Creek
PoorPosted for loadPolk County, Tennessee · National Forest · Structure no. 080403000003055
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 1990 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
NFSR 65 over Tumbling Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NFSR 65 over Tumbling Creek in Polk County, Tennessee. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 89 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 4 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NFSR 65 over Tumbling Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is NFSR 65 over Tumbling 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 December 2022.
How much traffic does NFSR 65 over Tumbling Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (1990 count).
How long is NFSR 65 over Tumbling Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns NFSR 65 over Tumbling Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.