US Bridges

Nfa A932 over Kiplinger Creek

GoodPosted for load

Washington County, Tennessee · 3.5 M NE of Mt. Carmel · Structure no. 90026260003

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A932 over Kiplinger Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A932 over Kiplinger 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A932
CrossesKiplinger Creek
Location3.5 M NE of Mt. Carmel
RouteCounty Highway 932
CountyWashington County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.17782, -82.54428
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2020)
Projected traffic224 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$383,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A932 over Kiplinger Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa A932 over Kiplinger Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A932 over Kiplinger Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A932 over Kiplinger Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A932 over Kiplinger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.