US Bridges

Nfa 1089 (sa 5605) over Little Peyton Creek

Good

Macon County, Tennessee · 7 M SE of Lafayette · Structure no. 56S62130001

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
167
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1089 (sa 5605) over Little Peyton Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1089 (sa 5605) over Little Peyton Creek in Macon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 167 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 1089 (sa 5605)
CrossesLittle Peyton Creek
Location7 M SE of Lafayette
RouteCounty Highway 1089
Coordinates36.4311, -85.9726
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic167 (2021)
Projected traffic195 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$76,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1089 (sa 5605) over Little Peyton Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1089 (sa 5605) over Little Peyton Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1089 (sa 5605) over Little Peyton Creek carry?

About 167 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1089 (sa 5605) over Little Peyton Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1089 (sa 5605) over Little Peyton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.