US Bridges

Nfa 1833 (sa 4103) over Lowe Branch

Fair

Hickman County, Tennessee · 9 M West of Centerville · Structure no. 41018330007

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 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 Lowe Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1833 (sa 4103) over Lowe Branch in Hickman 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 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 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 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1833 (sa 4103)
CrossesLowe Branch
Location9 M West of Centerville
RouteCounty Highway 1833
CountyHickman County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.77803, -87.62202
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 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 closed14.9 mi (24 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 1833 (sa 4103) over Lowe Branch built?

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

What condition is Nfa 1833 (sa 4103) over Lowe Branch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1833 (sa 4103) over Lowe Branch carry?

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

How long is Nfa 1833 (sa 4103) over Lowe Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1833 (sa 4103) over Lowe Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.