US Bridges

Nfa 1893 (sa 6011) over Fountain Creek

Fair

Maury County, Tennessee · 1 M. Sw. Culleoka. · Structure no. 60018930001

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1893 (sa 6011) over Fountain Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1893 (sa 6011) over Fountain Creek in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 6 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1893 (sa 6011)
CrossesFountain Creek
Location1 M. Sw. Culleoka.
RouteCounty Highway 1893
CountyMaury County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.46332, -87.00085
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2021)
Projected traffic400 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$142,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1893 (sa 6011) over Fountain Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1893 (sa 6011) over Fountain 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1893 (sa 6011) over Fountain Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1893 (sa 6011) over Fountain Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1893 (sa 6011) over Fountain Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.