Nfa 937 (sa 4202) over Whiteoak Creek
PoorPosted for loadHouston County, Tennessee · 4 M S of Tenn Ridge · Structure no. 42S62610009
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 271 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 323
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa 937 (sa 4202) over Whiteoak Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 937 (sa 4202) over Whiteoak Creek in Houston 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 2 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 323 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 517 by 2042. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 29 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa 937 (sa 4202) over Whiteoak Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa 937 (sa 4202) over Whiteoak 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa 937 (sa 4202) over Whiteoak Creek carry?
About 323 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Nfa 937 (sa 4202) over Whiteoak Creek?
The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa 937 (sa 4202) over Whiteoak Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.