US Bridges

Nfa 1182 (sa 2511) over Mill Creek

Fair

Fentress County, Tennessee · 1.9 MI from SR52 · Structure no. 250A1120001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
139
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1182 (sa 2511) over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 1182 (sa 2511) over Mill Creek in Fentress County, Tennessee. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 139 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2038. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesNfa 1182 (sa 2511)
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.9 MI from SR52
RouteCounty Highway 1182
Coordinates36.3928, -84.79129
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic139 (2021)
Projected traffic160 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 1182 (sa 2511) over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1182 (sa 2511) over Mill 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1182 (sa 2511) over Mill Creek carry?

About 139 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1182 (sa 2511) over Mill Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1182 (sa 2511) over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.