US Bridges

Nfa A252 over Middleton Creek

Fair

Hardin County, Tennessee · Martin RD North SR 69 · Structure no. 360A2520005

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A252 over Middleton Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa A252 over Middleton Creek in Hardin County, Tennessee. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A252
CrossesMiddleton Creek
LocationMartin RD North SR 69
RouteCounty Highway 252
CountyHardin County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.38797, -88.34216
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic80 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A252 over Middleton Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A252 over Middleton 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A252 over Middleton Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A252 over Middleton Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A252 over Middleton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.