US Bridges

Nfa 1261 (sa 7604) over Brimstone Creek

Good

Scott County, Tennessee · 3 MI E of Robbins · Structure no. 76F00150001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
353
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1261 (sa 7604) over Brimstone Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1261 (sa 7604) over Brimstone Creek in Scott County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 353 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 576 by 2041. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 1261 (sa 7604)
CrossesBrimstone Creek
Location3 MI E of Robbins
RouteCounty Highway 1261
Coordinates36.34532, -84.53952
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic353 (2021)
Projected traffic576 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1261 (sa 7604) over Brimstone Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1261 (sa 7604) over Brimstone Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1261 (sa 7604) over Brimstone Creek carry?

About 353 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1261 (sa 7604) over Brimstone Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1261 (sa 7604) over Brimstone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.