US Bridges

Nfa A161 (sa 6018) over Bear Creek

Good

Maury County, Tennessee · 4.5 M. Ne. Columbia. · Structure no. 60019030001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
820
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A161 (sa 6018) over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A161 (sa 6018) over Bear Creek in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 820 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,312 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A161 (sa 6018)
CrossesBear Creek
Location4.5 M. Ne. Columbia.
RouteCity Street 161
CountyMaury County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.63346, -86.95506
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic820 (2020)
Projected traffic1,312 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$166,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A161 (sa 6018) over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A161 (sa 6018) over Bear 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A161 (sa 6018) over Bear Creek carry?

About 820 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A161 (sa 6018) over Bear Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A161 (sa 6018) over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.