US Bridges

Nfa A307 over Little Bigby Creek

Good

Maury County, Tennessee · 4.8 M. Sw. Columbia. · Structure no. 600A3070001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
84 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A307 over Little Bigby Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa A307 over Little Bigby Creek in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2040. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesNfa A307
CrossesLittle Bigby Creek
Location4.8 M. Sw. Columbia.
RouteCounty Highway 307
Coordinates35.55758, -87.08482
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2020)
Projected traffic560 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$308,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A307 over Little Bigby Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A307 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A307 over Little Bigby Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A307 over Little Bigby Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A307 over Little Bigby Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.