US Bridges

Nfa 1352 over Big Limestone Creek

Good

Washington County, Tennessee · In Limestone-S of US11E · Structure no. 90S23870003

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,176
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1352 over Big Limestone Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 1352 over Big Limestone Creek in Washington County, Tennessee. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 1,176 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,882 by 2042. The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 1352
CrossesBig Limestone Creek
LocationIn Limestone-S of US11E
RouteCounty Highway 1352
Coordinates36.2238, -82.63403
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,176 (2021)
Projected traffic1,882 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1352 over Big Limestone Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1352 over Big Limestone 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1352 over Big Limestone Creek carry?

About 1,176 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1352 over Big Limestone Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1352 over Big Limestone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.