US Bridges

Nfa 1897 (sa 6016) over Negro Creek

Fair

Maury County, Tennessee · 6 M. Se. Columbia. · Structure no. 60018970001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
76
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1897 (sa 6016) over Negro Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1897 (sa 6016) over Negro Creek in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 76 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesNfa 1897 (sa 6016)
CrossesNegro Creek
Location6 M. Se. Columbia.
RouteCounty Highway 1897
Coordinates35.58232, -86.93916
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 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 rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76 (2021)
Projected traffic80 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 1897 (sa 6016) over Negro Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1897 (sa 6016) over Negro 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 1897 (sa 6016) over Negro Creek carry?

About 76 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1897 (sa 6016) over Negro Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1897 (sa 6016) over Negro Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.