US Bridges

Nfa 1118 (sa 2118) over Goose Creek

FairPosted for load

DeKalb County, Tennessee · .3MI North of US70 · Structure no. 21F00090005

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
688
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1118 (sa 2118) over Goose Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1118 (sa 2118) over Goose Creek in DeKalb County, Tennessee. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 688 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,101 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1118 (sa 2118)
CrossesGoose Creek
Location.3MI North of US70
RouteCity Street 1118
CountyDeKalb County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.07863, -86.04118
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic688 (2021)
Projected traffic1,101 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 1118 (sa 2118) over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1118 (sa 2118) over Goose 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 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1118 (sa 2118) over Goose Creek carry?

About 688 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1118 (sa 2118) over Goose Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1118 (sa 2118) over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.