US Bridges

Nfa 1829 (sa 6005) over Catheys Creek

FairPosted for load

Maury County, Tennessee · 9 M. Nw. Mt. Pleasant. · Structure no. 60018290005

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
83 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
311
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1829 (sa 6005) over Catheys Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 1829 (sa 6005) over Catheys Creek in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 311 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 528 by 2040. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1829 (sa 6005)
CrossesCatheys Creek
Location9 M. Nw. Mt. Pleasant.
RouteCounty Highway 1829
CountyMaury County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.63073, -87.3212
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 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 closed8.7 mi (14 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$305,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1829 (sa 6005) over Catheys 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 Catheys Creek carry?

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

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

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.