US Bridges

Nfa 1432 (sa 0207) over Wilson Creek

Fair

Bedford County, Tennessee · 2 M. Nw. Unionville. · Structure no. 02S42780001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,631
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1432 (sa 0207) over Wilson Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1432 (sa 0207) over Wilson Creek in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,631 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,272 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1432 (sa 0207)
CrossesWilson Creek
Location2 M. Nw. Unionville.
RouteCounty Highway 1432
CountyBedford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.63515, -86.6229
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,631 (2021)
Projected traffic2,272 by 2041
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1432 (sa 0207) over Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1432 (sa 0207) over Wilson Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1432 (sa 0207) over Wilson Creek carry?

About 1,631 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1432 (sa 0207) over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1432 (sa 0207) over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.