US Bridges

Nfa B001 over North Fork Mill Creek

Fair

Hickman County, Tennessee · 2.8 M W of SR 100 · Structure no. 410A0950003

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B001 over North Fork Mill Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa B001 over North Fork Mill Creek in Hickman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 464 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa B001
CrossesNorth Fork Mill Creek
Location2.8 M W of SR 100
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyHickman County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.89133, -87.3666
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionSeptember 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2020)
Projected traffic464 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$160,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa B001 over North Fork Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B001 over North Fork Mill 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 B001 over North Fork Mill Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B001 over North Fork Mill Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B001 over North Fork Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.