US Bridges

Nfa 2140 (sa 8804) over Little Double Creek

Fair

Van Buren County, Tennessee · South of Caney Fork Rives · Structure no. 88021400003

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2140 (sa 8804) over Little Double Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2140 (sa 8804) over Little Double Creek in Van Buren County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 133 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesNfa 2140 (sa 8804)
CrossesLittle Double Creek
LocationSouth of Caney Fork Rives
RouteCounty Highway 2140
Coordinates35.78778, -85.5232
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width133 ft (40.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic144 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 2140 (sa 8804) over Little Double Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2140 (sa 8804) over Little Double 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2140 (sa 8804) over Little Double Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2140 (sa 8804) over Little Double Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 133 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2140 (sa 8804) over Little Double Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.