US Bridges

Nfa A044 over Pleasant Run Creek

Fair

Hardeman County, Tennessee · 1 MI NW of SR18 · Structure no. 350A0440001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A044 over Pleasant Run Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A044 over Pleasant Run Creek in Hardeman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A044
CrossesPleasant Run Creek
Location1 MI NW of SR18
RouteCounty Highway 44
CountyHardeman County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.20943, -89.08907
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 inspectionAugust 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic80 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 A044 over Pleasant Run Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A044 over Pleasant Run 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A044 over Pleasant Run Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A044 over Pleasant Run Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A044 over Pleasant Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.