US Bridges

Nfa A754 over Milan Branch

Fair

Hickman County, Tennessee · Depriest LN N SR 100 · Structure no. 410A7540001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A754 over Milan Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A754 over Milan Branch in Hickman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa A754
CrossesMilan Branch
LocationDepriest LN N SR 100
RouteCounty Highway 754
Coordinates35.73385, -87.54266
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic32 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$256,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A754 over Milan Branch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A754 over Milan 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A754 over Milan Branch carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A754 over Milan Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A754 over Milan Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.