US Bridges

Nfa 1368 over North Fork Suggs Creek

PoorPosted for load

Wilson County, Tennessee · 0.1 MI North SR265 · Structure no. 950A4880001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,786
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1368 over North Fork Suggs Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1368 over North Fork Suggs Creek in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 2,786 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,458 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa 1368
CrossesNorth Fork Suggs Creek
Location0.1 MI North SR265
RouteCounty Highway 1368
Coordinates36.14853, -86.46391
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,786 (2021)
Projected traffic4,458 by 2042
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$245,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1368 over North Fork Suggs Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1368 over North Fork Suggs 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 1368 over North Fork Suggs Creek carry?

About 2,786 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1368 over North Fork Suggs Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1368 over North Fork Suggs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.