US Bridges

Nfa 1769 (sa 5103) over Allens Creek

Fair

Lewis County, Tennessee · 9 M. S. Hohenwald. · Structure no. 51S61960001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1769 (sa 5103) over Allens Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1769 (sa 5103) over Allens Creek in Lewis County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 171 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1769 (sa 5103)
CrossesAllens Creek
Location9 M. S. Hohenwald.
RouteCounty Highway 1769
CountyLewis County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.42405, -87.59423
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2021)
Projected traffic171 by 2041
Trucks2%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1769 (sa 5103) over Allens Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1769 (sa 5103) over Allens 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1769 (sa 5103) over Allens Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1769 (sa 5103) over Allens Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1769 (sa 5103) over Allens Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.