US Bridges

Nfa 947 (sa 6106) over Price Creek

Good

Meigs County, Tennessee · 1.5 MI FM Brad Meigs C L · Structure no. 61004580007

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
732
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 947 (sa 6106) over Price Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa 947 (sa 6106) over Price Creek in Meigs County, Tennessee. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 732 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,171 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 947 (sa 6106)
CrossesPrice Creek
Location1.5 MI FM Brad Meigs C L
RouteCounty Highway 947
Coordinates35.36263, -84.86271
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic732 (2021)
Projected traffic1,171 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 947 (sa 6106) over Price Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 947 (sa 6106) over Price 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 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 947 (sa 6106) over Price Creek carry?

About 732 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 947 (sa 6106) over Price Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 947 (sa 6106) over Price Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.