US Bridges

Nfa A001 over Little Bigby Creek

Good

Maury County, Tennessee · .1 M W SR7 on Williamson · Structure no. 600A0010001

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
973
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A001 over Little Bigby Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A001 over Little Bigby Creek in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 973 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,557 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa A001
CrossesLittle Bigby Creek
Location.1 M W SR7 on Williamson
RouteCounty Highway 1
Coordinates35.62485, -87.06876
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic973 (2021)
Projected traffic1,557 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 A001 over Little Bigby Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A001 over Little Bigby 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A001 over Little Bigby Creek carry?

About 973 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A001 over Little Bigby Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A001 over Little Bigby Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.