US Bridges

Nfa 1833 (sa 4103) over Sulfur Fork Creek

Fair

Hickman County, Tennessee · 6 M NE of Pleasantville · Structure no. 41018330009

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
133
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1833 (sa 4103) over Sulfur Fork Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 1833 (sa 4103) over Sulfur Fork Creek in Hickman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 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 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNfa 1833 (sa 4103)
CrossesSulfur Fork Creek
Location6 M NE of Pleasantville
RouteCounty Highway 1833
Coordinates35.72955, -87.62714
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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$188,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

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

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

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

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

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.