US Bridges

Nfa 1833 (sa 4103) over Sulphur Fork Creek

Fair

Hickman County, Tennessee · 5 M East of Pleasantville · Structure no. 41018330001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
133
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1833 (sa 4103) over Sulphur Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1833 (sa 4103) over Sulphur Fork Creek in Hickman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 133 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1833 (sa 4103)
CrossesSulphur Fork Creek
Location5 M East of Pleasantville
RouteCounty Highway 1833
CountyHickman County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.68557, -87.60542
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133 (2021)
Projected traffic227 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$121,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1833 (sa 4103) over Sulphur Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1833 (sa 4103) over Sulphur Fork 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1833 (sa 4103) over Sulphur Fork Creek carry?

About 133 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1833 (sa 4103) over Sulphur Fork Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1833 (sa 4103) over Sulphur Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.