US Bridges

Nfa 1191 (sa 6111) over Big Sewee Creek

Fair

Meigs County, Tennessee · East of SR58 · Structure no. 61S42710007

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
206
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1191 (sa 6111) over Big Sewee Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 1191 (sa 6111) over Big Sewee Creek in Meigs County, Tennessee. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 206 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 341 by 2041. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1191 (sa 6111)
CrossesBig Sewee Creek
LocationEast of SR58
RouteCounty Highway 1191
CountyMeigs County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.64739, -84.63329
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic206 (2021)
Projected traffic341 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1191 (sa 6111) over Big Sewee Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1191 (sa 6111) over Big Sewee 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 Big Sewee Creek carry?

About 206 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1191 (sa 6111) over Big Sewee Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1191 (sa 6111) over Big Sewee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.