US Bridges

Nfa 1236 (sa 3026) over Union Temple Creek

Fair

Greene County, Tennessee · 3.3 M NE of SR93-SR351 Jc · Structure no. 30S23910011

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
416
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1236 (sa 3026) over Union Temple Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1236 (sa 3026) over Union Temple Creek in Greene County, Tennessee. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 103 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.

It carries about 416 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 768 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1236 (sa 3026)
CrossesUnion Temple Creek
Location3.3 M NE of SR93-SR351 Jc
RouteCounty Highway 1236
CountyGreene County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.30772, -82.7839
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic416 (2021)
Projected traffic768 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$152,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1236 (sa 3026) over Union Temple Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Nfa 1236 (sa 3026) over Union Temple 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 2025.

How much traffic does Nfa 1236 (sa 3026) over Union Temple Creek carry?

About 416 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1236 (sa 3026) over Union Temple Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1236 (sa 3026) over Union Temple Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.