US Bridges

Nfa 1853 over Louise Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Tennessee · 3 MI SE Cunningham · Structure no. 63018530001

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
482
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1853 over Louise Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1853 over Louise Creek in Montgomery County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 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 482 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 552 by 2041. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1853
CrossesLouise Creek
Location3 MI SE Cunningham
RouteCounty Highway 1853
CountyMontgomery County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.3642, -87.34178
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 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 rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic482 (2021)
Projected traffic552 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$116,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1853 over Louise Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1853 over Louise 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1853 over Louise Creek carry?

About 482 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1853 over Louise Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1853 over Louise Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.