US Bridges

Nfa 1832 over Little Blue Water Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Tennessee · 0.75 M. S. St. Joseph · Structure no. 50018320001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
111
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1832 over Little Blue Water Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1832 over Little Blue Water Creek in Lawrence County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 111 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 147 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNfa 1832
CrossesLittle Blue Water Creek
Location0.75 M. S. St. Joseph
RouteCounty Highway 1832
Coordinates35.02437, -87.5021
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111 (2021)
Projected traffic147 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1832 over Little Blue Water Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1832 over Little Blue Water 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 1832 over Little Blue Water Creek carry?

About 111 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1832 over Little Blue Water Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1832 over Little Blue Water Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.