US Bridges

Nfa A452 over Trace Creek

Fair

Humphreys County, Tennessee · In Waverly · Structure no. 43SR0010013

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1952
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,150
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A452 over Trace Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa A452 over Trace Creek in Humphreys County, Tennessee. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 100 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 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 2,150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,440 by 2042. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A452
CrossesTrace Creek
LocationIn Waverly
RouteCounty Highway 452
CountyHumphreys County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.08263, -87.77528
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,150 (2020)
Projected traffic3,440 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A452 over Trace Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.

What condition is Nfa A452 over Trace 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A452 over Trace Creek carry?

About 2,150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A452 over Trace Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A452 over Trace Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.