US Bridges

Nfa 1926 (sa 6019) over Turkey Creek

Fair

Maury County, Tennessee · 1.75 M. W. Santa Fe. · Structure no. 60019260003

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
571
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1926 (sa 6019) over Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1926 (sa 6019) over Turkey Creek in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 571 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa 1926 (sa 6019)
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location1.75 M. W. Santa Fe.
RouteCounty Highway 1926
Coordinates35.73963, -87.16315
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic571 (2021)
Projected traffic880 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 of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$100,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1926 (sa 6019) over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1926 (sa 6019) over Turkey 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1926 (sa 6019) over Turkey Creek carry?

About 571 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1926 (sa 6019) over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1926 (sa 6019) over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.