US Bridges

Nfa B025 over E Fork Little Bigby Cree

Fair

Maury County, Tennessee · 5 M. Nw. Culleoka. · Structure no. 600B0250003

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B025 over E Fork Little Bigby Cree is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa B025 over E Fork Little Bigby Cree in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa B025
CrossesE Fork Little Bigby Cree
Location5 M. Nw. Culleoka.
RouteCounty Highway 25
CountyMaury County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.50577, -87.07373
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2020)
Projected traffic176 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$155,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa B025 over E Fork Little Bigby Cree built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B025 over E Fork Little Bigby Cree 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa B025 over E Fork Little Bigby Cree carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B025 over E Fork Little Bigby Cree?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B025 over E Fork Little Bigby Cree?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.