US Bridges

Nfa 2733 over Big Bigby Creek

PoorPosted for load

Maury County, Tennessee · 4.16 Mi.N. Jct. SH 20 · Structure no. 60SR0060007

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
143 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
365
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2733 over Big Bigby Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 2733 over Big Bigby Creek in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 98 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 365 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 584 by 2042. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).

CarriesNfa 2733
CrossesBig Bigby Creek
Location4.16 Mi.N. Jct. SH 20
RouteCounty Highway 2733
Coordinates35.48743, -87.23618
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic365 (2021)
Projected traffic584 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed67.7 mi (109 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$997,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2733 over Big Bigby Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is Nfa 2733 over Big Bigby Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2733 over Big Bigby Creek carry?

About 365 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2733 over Big Bigby Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2733 over Big Bigby Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.