US Bridges

Nfa 932 (sa 5013) over East Fork of Sugar Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Tennessee · 5 M. E. Leoma. · Structure no. 50009320005

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
86 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
416
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 932 (sa 5013) over East Fork of Sugar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 932 (sa 5013) over East Fork of Sugar Creek in Lawrence County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 416 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 546 by 2041. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 932 (sa 5013)
CrossesEast Fork of Sugar Creek
Location5 M. E. Leoma.
RouteCounty Highway 932
CountyLawrence County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.14421, -87.24776
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
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 inspectionMay 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic416 (2021)
Projected traffic546 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$284,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 932 (sa 5013) over East Fork of Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 932 (sa 5013) over East Fork of 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 932 (sa 5013) over East Fork of Sugar Creek carry?

About 416 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 932 (sa 5013) over East Fork of Sugar Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 932 (sa 5013) over East Fork of Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.