US Bridges

Nfa A532 over Boaz Creek

Fair

Weakley County, Tennessee · 0.1 MI W Henry · Structure no. 920A5320001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A532 over Boaz Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa A532 over Boaz Creek in Weakley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A532
CrossesBoaz Creek
Location0.1 MI W Henry
RouteCounty Highway 532
CountyWeakley County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.17161, -88.52936
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2020)
Projected traffic96 by 2040
Trucks2%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A532 over Boaz Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A532 over Boaz 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A532 over Boaz Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A532 over Boaz Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A532 over Boaz Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.