US Bridges

Nfa 1118 (sa 2118) over Hickman Branch

Fair

DeKalb County, Tennessee · .2MI North of US70 · Structure no. 21S44280003

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
688
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1118 (sa 2118) over Hickman Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1118 (sa 2118) over Hickman Branch in DeKalb County, Tennessee. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 688 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,101 by 2042. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1118 (sa 2118)
CrossesHickman Branch
Location.2MI North of US70
RouteCounty Highway 1118
CountyDeKalb County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.08061, -86.04534
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic688 (2021)
Projected traffic1,101 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 1118 (sa 2118) over Hickman Branch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1118 (sa 2118) over Hickman 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1118 (sa 2118) over Hickman Branch carry?

About 688 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1118 (sa 2118) over Hickman Branch?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1118 (sa 2118) over Hickman Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.