US Bridges

Nfa A332 over Wilmouth Creek

Good

Cannon County, Tennessee · Near Gassaway · Structure no. 080A3320001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A332 over Wilmouth Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nfa A332 over Wilmouth Creek in Cannon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A332
CrossesWilmouth Creek
LocationNear Gassaway
RouteCounty Highway 332
CountyCannon County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.9174, -85.99159
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic80 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$430,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A332 over Wilmouth Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A332 over Wilmouth 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A332 over Wilmouth Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A332 over Wilmouth Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A332 over Wilmouth Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.