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Nfa A132 over Snake Creek

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Marshall County, Tennessee · 1.5 MI NE JCT SR11&SR272 · Structure no. 590A1320001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
430
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A132 over Snake Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A132 over Snake Creek in Marshall 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 430 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 688 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A132
CrossesSnake Creek
Location1.5 MI NE JCT SR11&SR272
RouteCounty Highway 132
CountyMarshall County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.47771, -86.76556
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2020)
Projected traffic688 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$157,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A132 over Snake Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa A132 over Snake Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A132 over Snake Creek carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A132 over Snake Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A132 over Snake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.