US Bridges

Nfa 1848 (sa 4111) over Dry Creek

Fair

Hickman County, Tennessee · 3 M E Centerville · Structure no. 41018480001

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1848 (sa 4111) over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1848 (sa 4111) over Dry Creek in Hickman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 384 by 2039. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1848 (sa 4111)
CrossesDry Creek
Location3 M E Centerville
RouteCounty Highway 1848
CountyHickman County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.80007, -87.3869
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2021)
Projected traffic384 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1848 (sa 4111) over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1848 (sa 4111) over Dry 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 1848 (sa 4111) over Dry Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1848 (sa 4111) over Dry Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1848 (sa 4111) over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.