US Bridges

Nfa 1799 (sa 8115) over Morgan Creek

Good

Stewart County, Tennessee · 1MI.WEST of Bumpus Mills · Structure no. 81S62650001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
156
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1799 (sa 8115) over Morgan Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1799 (sa 8115) over Morgan Creek in Stewart County, Tennessee. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 156 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 1799 (sa 8115)
CrossesMorgan Creek
Location1MI.WEST of Bumpus Mills
RouteCounty Highway 1799
Coordinates36.59845, -87.84534
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic156 (2021)
Projected traffic250 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1799 (sa 8115) over Morgan Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1799 (sa 8115) over Morgan 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1799 (sa 8115) over Morgan Creek carry?

About 156 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1799 (sa 8115) over Morgan Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1799 (sa 8115) over Morgan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.