US Bridges

Nfa 2732 over Gans Creek

Fair

Decatur County, Tennessee · 1 Mi.Nw.Of Bath Springs · Structure no. 20SR0690005

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
176
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2732 over Gans Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2732 over Gans Creek in Decatur County, Tennessee. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 176 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2732
CrossesGans Creek
Location1 Mi.Nw.Of Bath Springs
RouteCounty Highway 2732
CountyDecatur County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.45433, -88.10764
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic176 (2021)
Projected traffic288 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$289,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2732 over Gans Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2732 over Gans 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 2732 over Gans Creek carry?

About 176 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2732 over Gans Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2732 over Gans Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.