US Bridges

Nfa 1829 (sa 5111) over Cathys Creek

Fair

Lewis County, Tennessee · 3 M. Ne. Gordonsburg. · Structure no. 51S62640001

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
216
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1829 (sa 5111) over Cathys Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nfa 1829 (sa 5111) over Cathys Creek in Lewis County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 216 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 286 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1829 (sa 5111)
CrossesCathys Creek
Location3 M. Ne. Gordonsburg.
RouteCounty Highway 1829
CountyLewis County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.59547, -87.375
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 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 rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic216 (2021)
Projected traffic286 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 1829 (sa 5111) over Cathys Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1829 (sa 5111) over Cathys 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1829 (sa 5111) over Cathys Creek carry?

About 216 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1829 (sa 5111) over Cathys Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1829 (sa 5111) over Cathys Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.