US Bridges

Nfa 1991 (sa 6411) over Hurricane Creek

FairPosted for load

Moore County, Tennessee · 5 M NE of Lynchburg · Structure no. 64019910001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
206 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,419
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1991 (sa 6411) over Hurricane Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1991 (sa 6411) over Hurricane Creek in Moore County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,419 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,270 by 2042. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1991 (sa 6411)
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location5 M NE of Lynchburg
RouteCounty Highway 1991
CountyMoore County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.28, -86.293
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.6 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,419 (2021)
Projected traffic2,270 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$517,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1991 (sa 6411) over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1991 (sa 6411) over Hurricane 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1991 (sa 6411) over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 1,419 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1991 (sa 6411) over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1991 (sa 6411) over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.