US Bridges

Nfa A123 over W. Fork Hickory Creek

Fair

Coffee County, Tennessee · 2 MI from SR 55 · Structure no. 160A1230001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
170
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A123 over W. Fork Hickory Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A123 over W. Fork Hickory Creek in Coffee County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 272 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A123
CrossesW. Fork Hickory Creek
Location2 MI from SR 55
RouteCounty Highway 123
CountyCoffee County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.56547, -85.9433
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2020)
Projected traffic272 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$115,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A123 over W. Fork Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A123 over W. Fork Hickory 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A123 over W. Fork Hickory Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A123 over W. Fork Hickory Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A123 over W. Fork Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.