US Bridges

Nfa 1148 (sa 4410) over Shake Rag Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Tennessee · .11MI East of SR53 · Structure no. 44S62930001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
201
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1148 (sa 4410) over Shake Rag Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1148 (sa 4410) over Shake Rag Creek in Jackson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 201 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1148 (sa 4410)
CrossesShake Rag Creek
Location.11MI East of SR53
RouteCounty Highway 1148
CountyJackson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.32227, -85.7103
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic201 (2021)
Projected traffic270 by 2041
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$424,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1148 (sa 4410) over Shake Rag Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1148 (sa 4410) over Shake Rag 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1148 (sa 4410) over Shake Rag Creek carry?

About 201 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1148 (sa 4410) over Shake Rag Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nfa 1148 (sa 4410) over Shake Rag Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.