US Bridges

Nfa 2571 (sa 9012) over Bacon Branch

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Tennessee · S of Jonesboro-W of SR81 · Structure no. 90025710007

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
463
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2571 (sa 9012) over Bacon Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 2571 (sa 9012) over Bacon Branch in Washington County, Tennessee. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 5 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 463 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 741 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNfa 2571 (sa 9012)
CrossesBacon Branch
LocationS of Jonesboro-W of SR81
RouteCounty Highway 2571
Coordinates36.24503, -82.49529
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating16.4 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic463 (2021)
Projected traffic741 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$490,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2571 (sa 9012) over Bacon Branch built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2571 (sa 9012) over Bacon Branch 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 2571 (sa 9012) over Bacon Branch carry?

About 463 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2571 (sa 9012) over Bacon Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2571 (sa 9012) over Bacon Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.