US Bridges

Nfa 1352 (sa 9005) over Carson Creek

PoorPosted for load

Washington County, Tennessee · N of US11E-.9M E of CO L · Structure no. 90013520005

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1352 (sa 9005) over Carson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1352 (sa 9005) over Carson Creek in Washington 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 440 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 704 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNfa 1352 (sa 9005)
CrossesCarson Creek
LocationN of US11E-.9M E of CO L
RouteCounty Highway 1352
Coordinates36.26537, -82.62807
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2021)
Projected traffic704 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$671,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1352 (sa 9005) over Carson Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa 1352 (sa 9005) over Carson Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1352 (sa 9005) over Carson Creek carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1352 (sa 9005) over Carson Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1352 (sa 9005) over Carson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.