US Bridges

Nfa A528 over North Fork Suggs Creek

Good

Wilson County, Tennessee · 2.3 MI SE JCT SR171&SR265 · Structure no. 950A5280001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A528 over North Fork Suggs Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A528 over North Fork Suggs Creek in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 576 by 2038. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa A528
CrossesNorth Fork Suggs Creek
Location2.3 MI SE JCT SR171&SR265
RouteCounty Highway 0A528
Coordinates36.12786, -86.48558
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2020)
Projected traffic576 by 2038
Trucks1%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A528 over North Fork Suggs Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A528 over North Fork Suggs 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A528 over North Fork Suggs Creek carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A528 over North Fork Suggs Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A528 over North Fork Suggs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.