US Bridges

Nfa 1098 (sa 1612) over West Fork Hickory Creek

Fair

Coffee County, Tennessee · .2 MI from SR 55 · Structure no. 16S42920011

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 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 1921, so it is 104 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 256 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 27 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
Location.2 MI from SR 55
RouteCounty Highway 1098
CountyCoffee County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.54538, -85.98763
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$202,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1098 (sa 1612) over West Fork Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 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 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.