US Bridges

Nfa A162 over Hardcastle Creek

Good

Hardeman County, Tennessee · 3 MI W of Mcnairy Co. · Structure no. 350A1620001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A162 over Hardcastle Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A162 over Hardcastle Creek in Hardeman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNfa A162
CrossesHardcastle Creek
Location3 MI W of Mcnairy Co.
RouteCounty Highway 162
Coordinates35.02941, -88.81436
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2020)
Projected traffic144 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 A162 over Hardcastle Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A162 over Hardcastle Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A162 over Hardcastle Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A162 over Hardcastle Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A162 over Hardcastle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.