US Bridges

Nfa A542 over Blowing Springs

PoorPosted for load

Hickman County, Tennessee · 10 M West of Centerville · Structure no. 410A3670003

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A542 over Blowing Springs is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A542 over Blowing Springs 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A542
CrossesBlowing Springs
Location10 M West of Centerville
RouteCounty Highway 542
CountyHickman County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.78738, -87.63429
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2020)
Projected traffic224 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$424,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A542 over Blowing Springs built?

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

What condition is Nfa A542 over Blowing Springs in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A542 over Blowing Springs carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A542 over Blowing Springs?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A542 over Blowing Springs?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.