US Bridges

Nfa A427 over Defeated Creek

Good

Hickman County, Tennessee · 1.8 M NE of Centerville · Structure no. 410A3320001

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
670
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A427 over Defeated Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A427 over Defeated Creek in Hickman County, Tennessee. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 670 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,072 by 2039. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNfa A427
CrossesDefeated Creek
Location1.8 M NE of Centerville
RouteCity Street 427
Coordinates35.79385, -87.44918
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic670 (2020)
Projected traffic1,072 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 A427 over Defeated Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A427 over Defeated 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A427 over Defeated Creek carry?

About 670 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A427 over Defeated Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A427 over Defeated Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.