US Bridges

Nfa 1098 (sa 1612) over West Fork Hickory Creek

Fair

Coffee County, Tennessee · 2.1MI South of SR55 · Structure no. 16S42920009

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
256
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1098 (sa 1612) over West Fork Hickory Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1098 (sa 1612) over West Fork Hickory Creek in Coffee County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 256 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 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 1098 (sa 1612)
CrossesWest Fork Hickory Creek
Location2.1MI South of SR55
RouteCounty Highway 1098
CountyCoffee County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.53545, -85.97974
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic256 (2021)
Projected traffic320 by 2040
Trucks3%
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 1098 (sa 1612) over West Fork Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1098 (sa 1612) over West 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1098 (sa 1612) over West Fork Hickory Creek carry?

About 256 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1098 (sa 1612) over West Fork Hickory Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1098 (sa 1612) over West Fork Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.