US Bridges

Nfa A066 over Locust Fork Creek

Good

Hickman County, Tennessee · 5 M SE of Bon Aqua · Structure no. 410A0660001

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A066 over Locust Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A066 over Locust 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A066
CrossesLocust Fork Creek
Location5 M SE of Bon Aqua
RouteCounty Highway 66
CountyHickman County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.90188, -87.23275
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic160 by 2041
Trucks2%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$157,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A066 over Locust Fork Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa A066 over Locust Fork Creek 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 A066 over Locust Fork Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A066 over Locust Fork Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A066 over Locust Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.