Nfa 1972 (sa 5202) over Henderson Branch
Lincoln County, Tennessee · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Nfa 1972 (sa 5202) over Henderson Branch in Lincoln County, Tennessee, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the culvert, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 413 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2021).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 133 of the 303 inventoried bridges in Lincoln County rated fair (43.9%); 10 (3.3%) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous concrete culvert |
| Length | about 25 ft |
| Location | 5 M. NW. Taft. |
| NBI structure number | 52019720011 |
| Condition class | Fair |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Tennessee department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Lincoln County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fap 10 over SR 10 Rl / Elk River | 1968 | 24,286 | Fair |
| Fap 10 over Wells Creek | 1947 | 20,015 | Fair |
| Fap 10 over Norris Creek | 1972 | 15,335 | Good |
| Fap 10 over Branch | 1947 | 14,232 | Fair |
| Fap 15 over Branch | 2008 | 12,671 | Good |
| Fap 10 over Campers Creek | 1947 | 11,876 | Good |
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