US Bridges

Nfa 2124 (sa 1620) over Mud Creek

Fair

Coffee County, Tennessee · .1 MI from Teall RD · Structure no. 16021240001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
303
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2124 (sa 1620) over Mud Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2124 (sa 1620) over Mud Creek in Coffee County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 303 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 496 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2124 (sa 1620)
CrossesMud Creek
Location.1 MI from Teall RD
RouteCounty Highway 2124
CountyCoffee County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.62302, -86.00018
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic303 (2021)
Projected traffic496 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$166,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2124 (sa 1620) over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2124 (sa 1620) over Mud 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2124 (sa 1620) over Mud Creek carry?

About 303 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2124 (sa 1620) over Mud Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2124 (sa 1620) over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.