US Bridges

Nfa 1829 (sa 6005) over Hampshire Creek

Fair

Maury County, Tennessee · 7 M. Nw. Mt. Pleasant. · Structure no. 60018290003

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
311
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1829 (sa 6005) over Hampshire Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 1829 (sa 6005) over Hampshire Creek in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 311 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 528 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1829 (sa 6005)
CrossesHampshire Creek
Location7 M. Nw. Mt. Pleasant.
RouteCounty Highway 1829
CountyMaury County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.6242, -87.28242
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 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 closed8.1 mi (13 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 with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$166,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1829 (sa 6005) over Hampshire Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1829 (sa 6005) over Hampshire 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 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1829 (sa 6005) over Hampshire Creek carry?

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

How long is Nfa 1829 (sa 6005) over Hampshire Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1829 (sa 6005) over Hampshire Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.