US Bridges

Nfa 1128 (sa 6102) over Gunstocker Creek

Fair

Meigs County, Tennessee · West of SR58 · Structure no. 61S42690001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
562
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1128 (sa 6102) over Gunstocker Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 1128 (sa 6102) over Gunstocker Creek in Meigs County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 6 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 562 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 899 by 2042. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1128 (sa 6102)
CrossesGunstocker Creek
LocationWest of SR58
RouteCounty Highway 1128
CountyMeigs County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.34363, -84.93591
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic562 (2021)
Projected traffic899 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1128 (sa 6102) over Gunstocker Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1128 (sa 6102) over Gunstocker Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1128 (sa 6102) over Gunstocker Creek carry?

About 562 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1128 (sa 6102) over Gunstocker Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1128 (sa 6102) over Gunstocker Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.