US Bridges

Nfa 1853 (sa 6316) over Big Bartons Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Tennessee · 4 MI S Southside · Structure no. 63018530005

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
566
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1853 (sa 6316) over Big Bartons Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 1853 (sa 6316) over Big Bartons Creek in Montgomery County, Tennessee. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 566 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2039. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesNfa 1853 (sa 6316)
CrossesBig Bartons Creek
Location4 MI S Southside
RouteCounty Highway 1853
Coordinates36.31377, -87.30373
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic566 (2021)
Projected traffic240 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 1853 (sa 6316) over Big Bartons Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

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

About 566 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

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

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.