US Bridges

Nfa A154 over Big Sandy River

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Henderson County, Tennessee · .1 M W of Natchez Park · Structure no. 390A1540001

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A154 over Big Sandy River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A154 over Big Sandy River in Henderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 272 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A154
CrossesBig Sandy River
Location.1 M W of Natchez Park
RouteCounty Highway 154
CountyHenderson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.79341, -88.34664
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 inspectionJune 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2020)
Projected traffic272 by 2040
Trucks2%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A154 over Big Sandy River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A154 over Big Sandy River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A154 over Big Sandy River carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A154 over Big Sandy River?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A154 over Big Sandy River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.