US Bridges

Nfa A081 over Locust Fork

Good

Hickman County, Tennessee · 7 M. E. Wrigley · Structure no. 410A0610005

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A081 over Locust Fork is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A081 over Locust Fork in Hickman County, Tennessee. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2040. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A081
CrossesLocust Fork
Location7 M. E. Wrigley
RouteCounty Highway 81
CountyHickman County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.87108, -87.22935
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length97 ft (29.7 m)
Longest span95 ft (29.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2020)
Projected traffic96 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A081 over Locust Fork built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A081 over Locust Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A081 over Locust Fork carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A081 over Locust Fork?

The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A081 over Locust Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.