US Bridges

Nfa 863 (sa 3503) over Hamer Creek

Good

Hardeman County, Tennessee · 1.5 MI S of SR18 · Structure no. 35S82520011

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
454
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 863 (sa 3503) over Hamer Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 863 (sa 3503) over Hamer Creek in Hardeman County, Tennessee. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 454 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 726 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNfa 863 (sa 3503)
CrossesHamer Creek
Location1.5 MI S of SR18
RouteCounty Highway 863
Coordinates35.19686, -89.05824
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic454 (2021)
Projected traffic726 by 2042
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 863 (sa 3503) over Hamer Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 863 (sa 3503) over Hamer 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 863 (sa 3503) over Hamer Creek carry?

About 454 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 863 (sa 3503) over Hamer Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 863 (sa 3503) over Hamer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.