US Bridges

Nfa 1832 over Blue Water Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Tennessee · 3 M. Se. St. Joseph. · Structure no. 50018320003

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
111
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1832 over Blue Water Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1832 over Blue Water Creek in Lawrence County, Tennessee. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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.

It carries about 111 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 147 by 2041. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 1832
CrossesBlue Water Creek
Location3 M. Se. St. Joseph.
RouteCounty Highway 1832
Coordinates35.01245, -87.45243
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 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 closed5 mi (8 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 Blue Water Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1832 over 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 Blue Water Creek carry?

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

How long is Nfa 1832 over Blue Water Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1832 over Blue Water Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.