US Bridges

Nfa 1362 over Suggs Creek

Fair

Wilson County, Tennessee · 2.7 MI N of Rutherford CO · Structure no. 950A4170001

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
984
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1362 over Suggs Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1362 over Suggs Creek in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 984 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,008 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1362
CrossesSuggs Creek
Location2.7 MI N of Rutherford CO
RouteCounty Highway 1362
CountyWilson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.10487, -86.45589
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic984 (2021)
Projected traffic1,008 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$175,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1362 over Suggs Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1362 over Suggs 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1362 over Suggs Creek carry?

About 984 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1362 over Suggs Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1362 over Suggs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.