US Bridges

Nfa A392 over Sugar Creek

Fair

Haywood County, Tennessee · In City of Brownsville · Structure no. 380A3920001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A392 over Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A392 over Sugar Creek in Haywood County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 6 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A392
CrossesSugar Creek
LocationIn City of Brownsville
RouteCity Street 392
CountyHaywood County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.58969, -89.25464
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2020)
Projected traffic1,680 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$287,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A392 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A392 over Sugar 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A392 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A392 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A392 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.