US Bridges

Nfa 2132 (sa 3101) over Caldwell Creek

Good

Grundy County, Tennessee · 1.5 M South of Pelham · Structure no. 31021320001

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
166
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2132 (sa 3101) over Caldwell Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 2132 (sa 3101) over Caldwell Creek in Grundy County, Tennessee. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 166 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 266 by 2042. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2132 (sa 3101)
CrossesCaldwell Creek
Location1.5 M South of Pelham
RouteCounty Highway 2132
CountyGrundy County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.28482, -85.88724
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length79 ft (24 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic166 (2021)
Projected traffic266 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$724,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2132 (sa 3101) over Caldwell Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2132 (sa 3101) over Caldwell 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2132 (sa 3101) over Caldwell Creek carry?

About 166 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2132 (sa 3101) over Caldwell Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2132 (sa 3101) over Caldwell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.