Nfa A252 over East Fork Spring Creek
PoorPosted for loadHardeman County, Tennessee · 2.8 MI N of SR57 · Structure no. 350A2520003
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A252 over East Fork Spring Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa A252 over East Fork Spring Creek in Hardeman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 A252 over East Fork Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A252 over East Fork Spring 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa A252 over East Fork Spring Creek carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A252 over East Fork Spring Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A252 over East Fork Spring Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.