US Bridges

Nfa A132 over South Fork Red River

Fair

Robertson County, Tennessee · 4.3 MI NW JCT I65&SR25 · Structure no. 740A1320001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A132 over South Fork Red River is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa A132 over South Fork Red River in Robertson 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 464 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A132
CrossesSouth Fork Red River
Location4.3 MI NW JCT I65&SR25
RouteCounty Highway 0A132
CountyRobertson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.56251, -86.7053
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2020)
Projected traffic464 by 2040
Trucks2%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$259,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A132 over South Fork Red River built?

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

What condition is Nfa A132 over South Fork Red River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A132 over South Fork Red River carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A132 over South Fork Red River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A132 over South Fork Red River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.