US Bridges

Nfa A245 over Wet Prong Leatherwood CR

Good

Hickman County, Tennessee · 4 MI N JCT SR50&MAURY Cl · Structure no. 410A2450001

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A245 over Wet Prong Leatherwood CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A245 over Wet Prong Leatherwood CR 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 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNfa A245
CrossesWet Prong Leatherwood CR
Location4 MI N JCT SR50&MAURY Cl
RouteCounty Highway 245
Coordinates35.77637, -87.23102
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic48 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 A245 over Wet Prong Leatherwood CR built?

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

What condition is Nfa A245 over Wet Prong Leatherwood CR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A245 over Wet Prong Leatherwood CR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A245 over Wet Prong Leatherwood CR?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A245 over Wet Prong Leatherwood CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.