US Bridges

Nfa A113 over Little Hurricane Creek

Good

Bedford County, Tennessee · 4 M. Nw. Shelbyville. · Structure no. 020A1130001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A113 over Little Hurricane Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A113 over Little Hurricane Creek in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 544 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa A113
CrossesLittle Hurricane Creek
Location4 M. Nw. Shelbyville.
RouteCounty Highway 113
Coordinates35.52899, -86.50359
Functional classRural 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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2020)
Projected traffic544 by 2041
Trucks2%
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 A113 over Little Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A113 over Little Hurricane 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A113 over Little Hurricane Creek carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A113 over Little Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A113 over Little Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.