US Bridges

Nfa A188 over Little Turkey Creek

Fair

Hardin County, Tennessee · Chicken Ranch RD N SR 203 · Structure no. 360A1880001

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A188 over Little Turkey Creek is a steel culvert carrying Nfa A188 over Little Turkey Creek in Hardin County, Tennessee. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A188
CrossesLittle Turkey Creek
LocationChicken Ranch RD N SR 203
RouteCounty Highway 188
CountyHardin County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.18639, -88.10678
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 A188 over Little Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A188 over Little Turkey 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A188 over Little Turkey Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A188 over Little Turkey Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A188 over Little Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.