US Bridges

Nfa 941 (sa 5105) over Chief Creek

Fair

Lewis County, Tennessee · 2 M W Natchez Trace Pkwy · Structure no. 51S62630005

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
177
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 941 (sa 5105) over Chief Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 941 (sa 5105) over Chief Creek in Lewis County, Tennessee. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 177 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 941 (sa 5105)
CrossesChief Creek
Location2 M W Natchez Trace Pkwy
RouteCounty Highway 941
CountyLewis County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.44995, -87.51044
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.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic177 (2021)
Projected traffic250 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 941 (sa 5105) over Chief Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 941 (sa 5105) 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 941 (sa 5105) over Chief Creek carry?

About 177 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 941 (sa 5105) over Chief Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 941 (sa 5105) over Chief Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.