US Bridges

Nfa A427 over West Fork Defeated Creek

Fair

Hickman County, Tennessee · 1.8 M NE of Centerville · Structure no. 410A3310001

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
620
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A427 over West Fork Defeated Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A427 over West Fork Defeated Creek in Hickman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 620 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 992 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A427
CrossesWest Fork Defeated Creek
Location1.8 M NE of Centerville
RouteCounty Highway 427
CountyHickman County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.79588, -87.44928
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2020)
Projected traffic992 by 2042
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$350,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A427 over West Fork Defeated Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A427 over West Fork Defeated 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A427 over West Fork Defeated Creek carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A427 over West Fork Defeated Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A427 over West Fork Defeated Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.