US Bridges

Nfa 2732 over Whites Creek

FairPosted for load

Decatur County, Tennessee · 5.7 Mi.S.Of Decaturville · Structure no. 20SR0690009

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
273
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2732 over Whites Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 2732 over Whites Creek in Decatur County, Tennessee. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 273 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 437 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2732
CrossesWhites Creek
Location5.7 Mi.S.Of Decaturville
RouteCounty Highway 2732
CountyDecatur County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.50206, -88.09956
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic273 (2021)
Projected traffic437 by 2042
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$230,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2732 over Whites Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2732 over Whites 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 Whites Creek carry?

About 273 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2732 over Whites Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2732 over Whites Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.