US Bridges

Nfa 2072 (sa 8009) over Ferguson Branch

GoodPosted for load

Smith County, Tennessee · 4.4 MI SE JCT SR141&SR264 · Structure no. 80020720007

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
543
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2072 (sa 8009) over Ferguson Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 2072 (sa 8009) over Ferguson Branch in Smith County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 543 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 754 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2072 (sa 8009)
CrossesFerguson Branch
Location4.4 MI SE JCT SR141&SR264
RouteCounty Highway 2072
CountySmith County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.15855, -85.84827
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic543 (2021)
Projected traffic754 by 2042
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$152,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2072 (sa 8009) over Ferguson Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2072 (sa 8009) over Ferguson Branch 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 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 2072 (sa 8009) over Ferguson Branch carry?

About 543 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2072 (sa 8009) over Ferguson Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2072 (sa 8009) over Ferguson Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.