US Bridges

Old Brick Church R over Brumalow Creek

FairPosted for load

Coffee County, Tennessee · 0.82 Miles East of Inters · Structure no. AFTNANZY02601

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
209
2020 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

Old Brick Church R over Brumalow Creek is a steel culvert carrying Old Brick Church R over Brumalow 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 209 vehicles a day, projected to reach 251 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Brick Church R
CrossesBrumalow Creek
Location0.82 Miles East of Inters
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyCoffee County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.33636, -86.04569
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2020)
Projected traffic251 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerAir Force
Maintained byAir Force
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$60,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Brick Church R over Brumalow Creek built?

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

What condition is Old Brick Church R over Brumalow 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Old Brick Church R over Brumalow Creek carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Old Brick Church R over Brumalow Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Old Brick Church R over Brumalow Creek?

It is owned by the Air Force.