US Bridges

Nfa A450 over Reece Branch

FairPosted for load

Hickman County, Tennessee · 1.6 M N of Centerville · Structure no. 410A4500001

Built
2000
25 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A450 over Reece Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A450 over Reece Branch in Hickman County, Tennessee. It was built in 2000 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A450
CrossesReece Branch
Location1.6 M N of Centerville
RouteCounty Highway 450
CountyHickman County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.8095, -87.44933
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating10.4 US tons
Inventory rating8.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2020)
Projected traffic176 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$205,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A450 over Reece Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Nfa A450 over Reece Branch 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 A450 over Reece Branch carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A450 over Reece Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A450 over Reece Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.