US Bridges

Nfa 1134 (sa 0405) over Skillern Creek

Fair

Bledsoe County, Tennessee · .5 MI South of SR 30 · Structure no. 04011340017

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
484
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1134 (sa 0405) over Skillern Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1134 (sa 0405) over Skillern Creek in Bledsoe County, Tennessee. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 484 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 624 by 2040. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1134 (sa 0405)
CrossesSkillern Creek
Location.5 MI South of SR 30
RouteCounty Highway 1134
CountyBledsoe County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.58594, -85.19055
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic484 (2021)
Projected traffic624 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$137,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1134 (sa 0405) over Skillern Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1134 (sa 0405) over Skillern Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1134 (sa 0405) over Skillern Creek carry?

About 484 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1134 (sa 0405) over Skillern Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1134 (sa 0405) over Skillern Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.