US Bridges

Nfa A089 over Barren Fork Lick Creek

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Hickman County, Tennessee · 4 M East of Wrigley · Structure no. 410A0890003

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A089 over Barren Fork Lick Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A089 over Barren Fork Lick Creek in Hickman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A089
CrossesBarren Fork Lick Creek
Location4 M East of Wrigley
RouteCounty Highway 89
CountyHickman County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.90983, -87.26311
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic32 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 A089 over Barren Fork Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A089 over Barren Fork Lick 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 A089 over Barren Fork Lick Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A089 over Barren Fork Lick Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A089 over Barren Fork Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.