US Bridges

Nfa 1914 (sa 6017) over Silver Creek

Good

Maury County, Tennessee · 6 M. Ne. Culleoka. · Structure no. 60019140005

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
352
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1914 (sa 6017) over Silver Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1914 (sa 6017) over Silver Creek in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 352 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 688 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNfa 1914 (sa 6017)
CrossesSilver Creek
Location6 M. Ne. Culleoka.
RouteCounty Highway 1914
Coordinates35.49575, -86.88067
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic352 (2021)
Projected traffic688 by 2040
Trucks3%
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

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$2,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1914 (sa 6017) over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1914 (sa 6017) over Silver 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1914 (sa 6017) over Silver Creek carry?

About 352 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1914 (sa 6017) over Silver Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1914 (sa 6017) over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.