US Bridges

Nfa A361 (sa 2732) over Br Thompson Levee Creek

FairPosted for load

Gibson County, Tennessee · 3.2 MI NE JCT SR5&SR54 · Structure no. 270A3610001

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A361 (sa 2732) over Br Thompson Levee Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa A361 (sa 2732) over Br Thompson Levee Creek in Gibson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 592 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A361 (sa 2732)
CrossesBr Thompson Levee Creek
Location3.2 MI NE JCT SR5&SR54
RouteCounty Highway 361
CountyGibson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.00411, -88.87475
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2020)
Projected traffic592 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$179,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A361 (sa 2732) over Br Thompson Levee Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A361 (sa 2732) over Br Thompson Levee 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A361 (sa 2732) over Br Thompson Levee Creek carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A361 (sa 2732) over Br Thompson Levee Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A361 (sa 2732) over Br Thompson Levee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.