US Bridges

Nfa 1189 (sa 6105) over Goodfield Creek

Fair

Meigs County, Tennessee · East of Tenn River · Structure no. 61S44290001

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
230 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
874
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1189 (sa 6105) over Goodfield Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1189 (sa 6105) over Goodfield Creek in Meigs County, Tennessee. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 874 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,422 by 2041. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1189 (sa 6105)
CrossesGoodfield Creek
LocationEast of Tenn River
RouteCounty Highway 1189
CountyMeigs County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.4979, -84.8512
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic874 (2021)
Projected traffic1,422 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$389,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1189 (sa 6105) over Goodfield Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1189 (sa 6105) over Goodfield 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 1189 (sa 6105) over Goodfield Creek carry?

About 874 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1189 (sa 6105) over Goodfield Creek?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1189 (sa 6105) over Goodfield Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.