US Bridges

Nfa 1850 (sa 4118) over Barren Fork Lick Creek

Fair

Hickman County, Tennessee · 5 M. N. Primm Springs · Structure no. 41018410001

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
891
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1850 (sa 4118) over Barren Fork Lick Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1850 (sa 4118) over Barren Fork Lick Creek in Hickman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 891 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,283 by 2041. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1850 (sa 4118)
CrossesBarren Fork Lick Creek
Location5 M. N. Primm Springs
RouteCounty Highway 1850
CountyHickman County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.896, -87.25571
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length71 ft (21.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic891 (2021)
Projected traffic1,283 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$175,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1850 (sa 4118) over Barren Fork Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1850 (sa 4118) over Barren Fork 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1850 (sa 4118) over Barren Fork Lick Creek carry?

About 891 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1850 (sa 4118) over Barren Fork Lick Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1850 (sa 4118) over Barren Fork Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.