US Bridges

Nfa 1838 (sa 5106) over Chief Creek

Fair

Lewis County, Tennessee · 9 M. Se. Hohenwald. · Structure no. 51018380001

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
66 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
483
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1838 (sa 5106) over Chief Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1838 (sa 5106) over Chief Creek in Lewis County, Tennessee. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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.

It carries about 483 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 787 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1838 (sa 5106)
CrossesChief Creek
Location9 M. Se. Hohenwald.
RouteCounty Highway 1838
CountyLewis County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.43887, -87.47501
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 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 inspectionMay 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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length66 ft (20.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic483 (2021)
Projected traffic787 by 2041
Trucks7%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$166,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1838 (sa 5106) over Chief Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1838 (sa 5106) over Chief 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1838 (sa 5106) over Chief Creek carry?

About 483 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1838 (sa 5106) over Chief Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1838 (sa 5106) over Chief Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.