US Bridges

Nfa 2137 (sa 1619) over Mud Creek

Fair

Coffee County, Tennessee · 2 MI from Ellam RD · Structure no. 16021370001

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
129
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2137 (sa 1619) over Mud Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2137 (sa 1619) over Mud Creek in Coffee County, Tennessee. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 129 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2137 (sa 1619)
CrossesMud Creek
Location2 MI from Ellam RD
RouteCounty Highway 2137
CountyCoffee County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.603, -86.02548
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2021)
Projected traffic256 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$220,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2137 (sa 1619) over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2137 (sa 1619) 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 2137 (sa 1619) over Mud Creek carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2137 (sa 1619) over Mud Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2137 (sa 1619) over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.