US Bridges

Nfa B225 over Little Bigby Creek

Good

Maury County, Tennessee · In Columbia Tn · Structure no. 60M32110001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,973
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B225 over Little Bigby Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa B225 over Little Bigby Creek in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 1,973 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,186 by 2042. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa B225
CrossesLittle Bigby Creek
LocationIn Columbia Tn
RouteCity Street 225
Coordinates35.60505, -87.06885
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,973 (2021)
Projected traffic3,186 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 B225 over Little Bigby Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B225 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 B225 over Little Bigby Creek carry?

About 1,973 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B225 over Little Bigby Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B225 over Little Bigby Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.