Nfa 840 (sa 2411) over Big Muddy Creek
PoorPosted for loadFayette County, Tennessee · 4.8 MI W JCT SR15&HARDEMA · Structure no. 24015530005
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 660
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa 840 (sa 2411) over Big Muddy Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa 840 (sa 2411) over Big Muddy Creek in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 63 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 660 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,056 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa 840 (sa 2411) over Big Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Nfa 840 (sa 2411) over Big Muddy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa 840 (sa 2411) over Big Muddy Creek carry?
About 660 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Nfa 840 (sa 2411) over Big Muddy Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa 840 (sa 2411) over Big Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.