US Bridges

Nfa 932 (sa 5013) over Copperas Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Tennessee · 6 M. E. Leoma. · Structure no. 50F00080007

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
416
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 932 (sa 5013) over Copperas Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 932 (sa 5013) over Copperas 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 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 932 (sa 5013)
CrossesCopperas Creek
Location6 M. E. Leoma.
RouteCounty Highway 932
CountyLawrence County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.14281, -87.23695
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 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 closed6.8 mi (11 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$77,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 932 (sa 5013) over Copperas Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa 932 (sa 5013) over Copperas 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 Copperas Creek carry?

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

How long is Nfa 932 (sa 5013) over Copperas Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 932 (sa 5013) over Copperas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.