US Bridges

Nfa A326 over Doe Creek

FairPosted for load

Henderson County, Tennessee · 1 MI W of Decatur Co. · Structure no. 390A3260001

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A326 over Doe Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa A326 over Doe Creek in Henderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2040. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A326
CrossesDoe Creek
Location1 MI W of Decatur Co.
RouteCounty Highway 326
CountyHenderson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.44825, -88.25639
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2020)
Projected traffic144 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$631,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A326 over Doe Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A326 over Doe 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A326 over Doe Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A326 over Doe Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A326 over Doe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.