US Bridges

Nfa 1432 (sa 0207) over Clem Creek

Good

Bedford County, Tennessee · 0.5 M. Nw. Unionville. · Structure no. 02S42780003

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

About this bridge

Nfa 1432 (sa 0207) over Clem Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1432 (sa 0207) over Clem 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 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.

It carries about 1,631 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,272 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNfa 1432 (sa 0207)
CrossesClem Creek
Location0.5 M. Nw. Unionville.
RouteCounty Highway 1432
Coordinates35.62435, -86.60372
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 Clem Creek built?

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

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

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

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

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

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.