US Bridges

Nfa 1392 over Booher Creek

Fair

Sullivan County, Tennessee · 2 Mi.N.Of Carter Co. · Structure no. 82SR0370005

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1392 over Booher Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1392 over Booher Creek in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,184 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1392
CrossesBooher Creek
Location2 Mi.N.Of Carter Co.
RouteCounty Highway 1392
CountySullivan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.43877, -82.2667
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2021)
Projected traffic1,184 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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$245,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1392 over Booher Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1392 over Booher 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1392 over Booher Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1392 over Booher Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nfa 1392 over Booher Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.