US Bridges

Nfa 1916 (sa 6010) over Little Bigby Creek

PoorPosted for load

Maury County, Tennessee · 7 M. Nw. Culleoka. · Structure no. 60019160001

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
726
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1916 (sa 6010) over Little Bigby Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Nfa 1916 (sa 6010) over Little Bigby Creek in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 100 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 726 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,162 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNfa 1916 (sa 6010)
CrossesLittle Bigby Creek
Location7 M. Nw. Culleoka.
RouteCounty Highway 1916
Coordinates35.52147, -87.09116
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic726 (2021)
Projected traffic1,162 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$185,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1916 (sa 6010) over Little Bigby Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is Nfa 1916 (sa 6010) over Little Bigby Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1916 (sa 6010) over Little Bigby Creek carry?

About 726 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1916 (sa 6010) over Little Bigby Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1916 (sa 6010) over Little Bigby Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.