US Bridges

Nfa 1038 (sa 0221) over Shipman Creek

Good

Bedford County, Tennessee · 3 M. W. Normandy. · Structure no. 02S42910005

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,160
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1038 (sa 0221) over Shipman Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1038 (sa 0221) over Shipman Creek in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,160 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,048 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa 1038 (sa 0221)
CrossesShipman Creek
Location3 M. W. Normandy.
RouteCounty Highway 1038
Coordinates35.45784, -86.30036
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,160 (2021)
Projected traffic2,048 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 1038 (sa 0221) over Shipman Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1038 (sa 0221) over Shipman 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Nfa 1038 (sa 0221) over Shipman Creek carry?

About 1,160 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1038 (sa 0221) over Shipman Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1038 (sa 0221) over Shipman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.