Nfa 882 (sa 1215) over S. Fk. Forked Deer River
Chester County, Tennessee · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Nfa 882 (sa 1215) over S. Fk. Forked Deer River in Chester County, Tennessee, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 364 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2021).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 76 of the 127 inventoried bridges in Chester County rated fair (59.8%); 2 (1.6%) are rated poor.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete tee beam |
| Length | about 182 ft |
| Location | on Henderson Co. Line |
| NBI structure number | 12S80600003 |
| Condition class | Fair |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Tennessee department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Chester County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fap 5 over Overflow | 1979 | 17,225 | Good |
| Fap 5 over Overflow | 1934 | 17,225 | Fair |
| Fap 5 over Turkey Creek | 1979 | 17,225 | Good |
| Fap 5 over Turkey Creek | 1934 | 17,225 | Fair |
| Fap 5 over Dry Creek | 1979 | 17,225 | Fair |
| Fap 5 over Dry Creek | 1934 | 17,225 | Fair |
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