US Bridges

Nfa 1888 (sa 6317) over Big Mcadoo Creek

PoorPosted for load

Montgomery County, Tennessee · 7 MI N Southside · Structure no. 63S62710001

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
171 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1888 (sa 6317) over Big Mcadoo Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 1888 (sa 6317) over Big Mcadoo Creek in Montgomery County, Tennessee. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,160 by 2042. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 1888 (sa 6317)
CrossesBig Mcadoo Creek
Location7 MI N Southside
RouteCounty Highway 1888
Coordinates36.47178, -87.26173
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2021)
Projected traffic2,160 by 2042
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$460,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1888 (sa 6317) over Big Mcadoo Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1888 (sa 6317) over Big Mcadoo Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1888 (sa 6317) over Big Mcadoo Creek carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1888 (sa 6317) over Big Mcadoo Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1888 (sa 6317) over Big Mcadoo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.