Nfa 1052 (sa 9502) over Suggs Creek
PoorPosted for loadWilson County, Tennessee · 1.6 MI East of SR171 · Structure no. 95F00300005
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 136 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,217
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa 1052 (sa 9502) over Suggs Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1052 (sa 9502) over Suggs Creek in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 7,217 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,547 by 2042. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa 1052 (sa 9502) over Suggs Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa 1052 (sa 9502) over 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 1052 (sa 9502) over Suggs Creek carry?
About 7,217 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Nfa 1052 (sa 9502) over Suggs Creek?
The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa 1052 (sa 9502) over Suggs Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.