Nfa 2032 (sa 9510) over Smith Fork Creek
Wilson County, Tennessee · rated Poor in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Nfa 2032 (sa 9510) over Smith Fork Creek in Wilson County, Tennessee, is rated in poor condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 4 (poor condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 320 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2021).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 31 of the 403 inventoried bridges in Wilson County rated poor (7.7%); 31 (7.7%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is posted for load (NBI item 41).
- Its class is unchanged from 2024 (poor), but component ratings moved: substructure 6 to 7.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated June 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A poor rating means at least one major component - deck, superstructure, or substructure - is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale. It does not by itself mean the bridge is unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or load-restricted by their owners.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 | 4 | Poor condition |
| Superstructure | 4 | 4 | Poor condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete deck arch |
| Length | about 104 ft |
| Location | 5 Mi South of Watertown |
| NBI structure number | 95020320009 |
| Condition class | Poor |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Posted for load |
| Last inspection (item 90) | June 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Tennessee department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Wilson County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I40 over Branch | 1965 | 84,731 | Good |
| I40 over Wilson Creek | 1965 | 84,731 | Good |
| I40 over South Fork Creek | 1965 | 84,731 | Good |
| I40 over Stoner Creek | 1965 | 84,056 | Good |
| I40 over Bartons Creek | 1965 | 80,356 | Good |
| I40 over Branch | 2002 | 80,356 | Good |
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