US Bridges

Nfa 1853 (sa 6316) over Little Bartons Creek

FairPosted for load

Montgomery County, Tennessee · 3.5 MI SE Cunningham · Structure no. 63018530003

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
99 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
482
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1853 (sa 6316) over Little Bartons Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1853 (sa 6316) over Little Bartons Creek in Montgomery County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 482 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 552 by 2041. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesNfa 1853 (sa 6316)
CrossesLittle Bartons Creek
Location3.5 MI SE Cunningham
RouteCounty Highway 1853
Coordinates36.33541, -87.3456
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 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 closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$683,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1853 (sa 6316) over Little Bartons Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Nfa 1853 (sa 6316) over Little Bartons 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 (sa 6316) over Little Bartons Creek carry?

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

How long is Nfa 1853 (sa 6316) over Little Bartons Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1853 (sa 6316) over Little Bartons Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.