US Bridges

Nfa A032 over Short and Dirty Creek

Fair

Decatur County, Tennessee · 2.2 MI NE JCT SR20&SR69 · Structure no. 200A0320003

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A032 over Short and Dirty Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A032 over Short and Dirty Creek in Decatur County, Tennessee. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 464 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A032
CrossesShort and Dirty Creek
Location2.2 MI NE JCT SR20&SR69
RouteCounty Highway 32
CountyDecatur County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.67853, -88.10611
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2020)
Projected traffic464 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Short and Dirty Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A032 over Short and Dirty 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 over Short and Dirty Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A032 over Short and Dirty Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A032 over Short and Dirty Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.