US Bridges

Nfa 1840 (sa 6002) over Big Bigby Creek

Good

Maury County, Tennessee · 4 M. W. Mt. Pleasant. · Structure no. 60018400005

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
423
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1840 (sa 6002) over Big Bigby Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1840 (sa 6002) over Big Bigby Creek in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 423 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 768 by 2040. The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesNfa 1840 (sa 6002)
CrossesBig Bigby Creek
Location4 M. W. Mt. Pleasant.
RouteCounty Highway 1840
Coordinates35.5264, -87.27357
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length177 ft (54 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic423 (2021)
Projected traffic768 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 1840 (sa 6002) over Big Bigby Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1840 (sa 6002) over Big Bigby 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1840 (sa 6002) over Big Bigby Creek carry?

About 423 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1840 (sa 6002) over Big Bigby Creek?

The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1840 (sa 6002) over Big Bigby Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.