US Bridges

Nfa A032 (sa 2006) over Shipman Creek

Fair

Decatur County, Tennessee · 2.4 MI NW JCT SR20&SR69 · Structure no. 200A0320001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
940
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A032 (sa 2006) over Shipman Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A032 (sa 2006) over Shipman Creek in Decatur County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5 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 940 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,504 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A032 (sa 2006)
CrossesShipman Creek
Location2.4 MI NW JCT SR20&SR69
RouteCounty Highway 32
CountyDecatur County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.68492, -88.13206
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic940 (2020)
Projected traffic1,504 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$92,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A032 (sa 2006) over Shipman Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A032 (sa 2006) over Shipman 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A032 (sa 2006) over Shipman Creek carry?

About 940 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A032 (sa 2006) over Shipman Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A032 (sa 2006) over Shipman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.