US Bridges

Nfa 2133 (sa 1611) over Little Hickory Creek

Fair

Coffee County, Tennessee · 1.1 MI from Viola RD · Structure no. 16021330001

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
289
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2133 (sa 1611) over Little Hickory Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2133 (sa 1611) over Little Hickory Creek in Coffee County, Tennessee. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 5 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 289 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 448 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2133 (sa 1611)
CrossesLittle Hickory Creek
Location1.1 MI from Viola RD
RouteCounty Highway 2133
CountyCoffee County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.5014, -85.90725
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic289 (2021)
Projected traffic448 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$154,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2133 (sa 1611) over Little Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2133 (sa 1611) over Little Hickory 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 2133 (sa 1611) over Little Hickory Creek carry?

About 289 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2133 (sa 1611) over Little Hickory Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2133 (sa 1611) over Little Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.