US Bridges

Nfa 1191 (sa 6111) over Ten Mile Creek

Fair

Meigs County, Tennessee · East of SR58 · Structure no. 61S42710001

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
143 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
349
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1191 (sa 6111) over Ten Mile Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 1191 (sa 6111) over Ten Mile Creek in Meigs County, Tennessee. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 349 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 566 by 2041. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1191 (sa 6111)
CrossesTen Mile Creek
LocationEast of SR58
RouteCounty Highway 1191
CountyMeigs County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.66662, -84.66503
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic349 (2021)
Projected traffic566 by 2041
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$161,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1191 (sa 6111) over Ten Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1191 (sa 6111) over Ten Mile 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 1191 (sa 6111) over Ten Mile Creek carry?

About 349 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1191 (sa 6111) over Ten Mile Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1191 (sa 6111) over Ten Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.