US Bridges

Nfa 2116 over Brewer Creek

Fair

Coffee County, Tennessee · 1.9 MI from SR 2 · Structure no. 16S44420003

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
548
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2116 over Brewer Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2116 over Brewer Creek in Coffee County, Tennessee. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 548 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 976 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNfa 2116
CrossesBrewer Creek
Location1.9 MI from SR 2
RouteCounty Highway 2116
Coordinates35.5125, -86.15186
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic548 (2021)
Projected traffic976 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2116 over Brewer Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2116 over Brewer 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2116 over Brewer Creek carry?

About 548 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2116 over Brewer Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2116 over Brewer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.