US Bridges

Nfa 2332 over Greasy Creek

Fair

Polk County, Tennessee · 2.7 MI NE JCT SR30&SR40 · Structure no. 70S43140001

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
181
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2332 over Greasy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 2332 over Greasy Creek in Polk County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 181 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 368 by 2040. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2332
CrossesGreasy Creek
Location2.7 MI NE JCT SR30&SR40
RouteCounty Highway 2332
CountyPolk County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.13503, -84.52621
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic181 (2021)
Projected traffic368 by 2040
Trucks3%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$736,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2332 over Greasy Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2332 over Greasy 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2332 over Greasy Creek carry?

About 181 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2332 over Greasy Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2332 over Greasy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.