US Bridges

Nfa 1839 (sa 4121) over Lick Creek

Fair

Hickman County, Tennessee · 1 M North of Primm Spring · Structure no. 41018390001

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
66
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1839 (sa 4121) over Lick Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 1839 (sa 4121) over Lick Creek in Hickman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 66 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 86 by 2041. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1839 (sa 4121)
CrossesLick Creek
Location1 M North of Primm Spring
RouteCounty Highway 1839
CountyHickman County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.8372, -87.26207
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (2021)
Projected traffic86 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$184,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1839 (sa 4121) over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1839 (sa 4121) over Lick 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 1839 (sa 4121) over Lick Creek carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1839 (sa 4121) over Lick Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1839 (sa 4121) over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.