US Bridges

Nfa A011 over W. Fork Hickory Creek

Fair

Coffee County, Tennessee · 3 MI from SR 55 · Structure no. 160A1280001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A011 over W. Fork Hickory Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A011 over W. Fork Hickory Creek in Coffee County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2040. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A011
CrossesW. Fork Hickory Creek
Location3 MI from SR 55
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyCoffee County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.54195, -85.96347
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2020)
Projected traffic112 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 A011 over W. Fork Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A011 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 A011 over W. Fork Hickory Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A011 over W. Fork Hickory Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A011 over W. Fork Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.