US Bridges

Nfa 2732 over Rushing Creek

Good

Decatur County, Tennessee · 2.1 Mi.S.Of Decaturville · Structure no. 20SR0690013

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
273
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2732 over Rushing Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 2732 over Rushing Creek in Decatur County, Tennessee. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 273 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 437 by 2042. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesNfa 2732
CrossesRushing Creek
Location2.1 Mi.S.Of Decaturville
RouteCounty Highway 2732
Coordinates35.54458, -88.1265
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2732 over Rushing Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2732 over Rushing Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2732 over Rushing Creek carry?

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

How long is Nfa 2732 over Rushing Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2732 over Rushing Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.