US Bridges

Nfa A032 over Sycamore Creek

Fair

Cheatham County, Tennessee · 2 M. W. SR12. · Structure no. 110A0320003

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
288 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
530
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A032 over Sycamore Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A032 over Sycamore Creek in Cheatham County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 530 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 848 by 2041. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A032
CrossesSycamore Creek
Location2 M. W. SR12.
RouteCounty Highway 32
CountyCheatham County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.30312, -87.1281
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2020)
Projected traffic848 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 A032 over Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A032 over Sycamore 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A032 over Sycamore Creek carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A032 over Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A032 over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.