US Bridges

Nfa 1090 (sa 8711) over Little Barren Creek

Fair

Union County, Tennessee · 1.2 M W of SR33 at CO Li · Structure no. 87S23460005

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,286
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1090 (sa 8711) over Little Barren Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nfa 1090 (sa 8711) over Little Barren Creek in Union County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 3,286 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,992 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1090 (sa 8711)
CrossesLittle Barren Creek
Location1.2 M W of SR33 at CO Li
RouteCounty Highway 1090
CountyUnion County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.3557, -83.75545
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,286 (2021)
Projected traffic4,992 by 2040
Trucks5%
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 1090 (sa 8711) over Little Barren Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1090 (sa 8711) over Little Barren 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1090 (sa 8711) over Little Barren Creek carry?

About 3,286 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1090 (sa 8711) over Little Barren Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Nfa 1090 (sa 8711) over Little Barren Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.