US Bridges

Nfa 2032 (sa 9510) over Smith Fork Creek

PoorPosted for load

Wilson County, Tennessee · 5 MI South of Watertown · Structure no. 95020320009

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
105 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2032 (sa 9510) over Smith Fork Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Nfa 2032 (sa 9510) over Smith Fork Creek in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 512 by 2042. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNfa 2032 (sa 9510)
CrossesSmith Fork Creek
Location5 MI South of Watertown
RouteCounty Highway 2032
Coordinates36.0201, -86.12472
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2021)
Projected traffic512 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$487,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2032 (sa 9510) over Smith Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2032 (sa 9510) over Smith Fork 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2032 (sa 9510) over Smith Fork Creek carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2032 (sa 9510) over Smith Fork Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2032 (sa 9510) over Smith Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.