US Bridges

Nfa C132 over Bear Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Chambers RD - Shelby CO · Structure no. 790A0540003

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
85 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa C132 over Bear Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa C132 over Bear Creek in Shelby 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 432 by 2041. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa C132
CrossesBear Creek
LocationChambers RD - Shelby CO
RouteCounty Highway 132
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.36139, -89.94525
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2020)
Projected traffic432 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa C132 over Bear Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa C132 over Bear 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 C132 over Bear Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa C132 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa C132 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.