US Bridges

Nfa 900 (sa 4008) over West Sandy Creek

Fair

Henry County, Tennessee · 6 Mi. W. of Benton Co. · Structure no. 40S80240005

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
41 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
829
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 900 (sa 4008) over West Sandy Creek is a steel culvert carrying Nfa 900 (sa 4008) over West Sandy Creek in Henry County, Tennessee. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 829 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,326 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 900 (sa 4008)
CrossesWest Sandy Creek
Location6 Mi. W. of Benton Co.
RouteCounty Highway 5741
CountyHenry County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.22875, -88.26411
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic829 (2021)
Projected traffic1,326 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 900 (sa 4008) over West Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 900 (sa 4008) over West Sandy 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 900 (sa 4008) over West Sandy Creek carry?

About 829 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 900 (sa 4008) over West Sandy Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Nfa 900 (sa 4008) over West Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.