US Bridges

Nfa 930 (sa 5011) over West Fork Sugar Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Tennessee · 1.5 M. Se. Leoma. · Structure no. 50F00090001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,094
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 930 (sa 5011) over West Fork Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 930 (sa 5011) over West Fork Sugar 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 1,094 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,430 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 930 (sa 5011)
CrossesWest Fork Sugar Creek
Location1.5 M. Se. Leoma.
RouteCounty Highway 930
CountyLawrence County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.149, -87.31558
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.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,094 (2021)
Projected traffic1,430 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$109,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 930 (sa 5011) over West Fork Sugar Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa 930 (sa 5011) over West Fork 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 930 (sa 5011) over West Fork Sugar Creek carry?

About 1,094 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 930 (sa 5011) over West Fork Sugar Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 930 (sa 5011) over West Fork Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.