US Bridges

Nfa A030 over Hickerson Springs Branch

Fair

Coffee County, Tennessee · .2 MI from SR 55 · Structure no. 160A0300005

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,460
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A030 over Hickerson Springs Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa A030 over Hickerson Springs Branch in Coffee County, Tennessee. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 5 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 1,460 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,336 by 2040. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A030
CrossesHickerson Springs Branch
Location.2 MI from SR 55
RouteCounty Highway 30
CountyCoffee County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.41078, -86.13045
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,460 (2020)
Projected traffic2,336 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$278,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A030 over Hickerson Springs Branch built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A030 over Hickerson Springs Branch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A030 over Hickerson Springs Branch carry?

About 1,460 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A030 over Hickerson Springs Branch?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A030 over Hickerson Springs Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.