US Bridges

Nfa 1829 (sa 6005) over Curry Branch

Good

Maury County, Tennessee · 6.5 M. Nw. Mt. Pleasant. · Structure no. 60018290001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
311
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1829 (sa 6005) over Curry Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1829 (sa 6005) over Curry Branch in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 311 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 528 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1829 (sa 6005)
CrossesCurry Branch
Location6.5 M. Nw. Mt. Pleasant.
RouteCounty Highway 1829
CountyMaury County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.61851, -87.27071
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic311 (2021)
Projected traffic528 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$53,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1829 (sa 6005) over Curry Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1829 (sa 6005) over Curry Branch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1829 (sa 6005) over Curry Branch carry?

About 311 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1829 (sa 6005) over Curry Branch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1829 (sa 6005) over Curry Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.