Nfa 1332 (sa 3403) over Mulberry Creek
PoorPosted for loadHancock County, Tennessee · W Off SR63-S of Clinch R · Structure no. 34S23520001
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 153
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa 1332 (sa 3403) over Mulberry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1332 (sa 3403) over Mulberry Creek in Hancock County, Tennessee. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 153 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa 1332 (sa 3403) over Mulberry Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa 1332 (sa 3403) over Mulberry Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa 1332 (sa 3403) over Mulberry Creek carry?
About 153 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Nfa 1332 (sa 3403) over Mulberry Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa 1332 (sa 3403) over Mulberry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.