Nfa A548 over Hickman Creek
PoorPosted for loadDeKalb County, Tennessee · City Limits of Alexandria · Structure no. 21SR0530007
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 186 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,010
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A548 over Hickman Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A548 over Hickman Creek in DeKalb County, Tennessee. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,010 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,616 by 2042. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A548 over Hickman Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A548 over Hickman Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa A548 over Hickman Creek carry?
About 1,010 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A548 over Hickman Creek?
The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A548 over Hickman Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.