US Bridges

Nfa A756 over Haley Creek

FairPosted for load

Hickman County, Tennessee · Barnhill LN - Hickman CO · Structure no. 410A7560001

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A756 over Haley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A756 over Haley Creek in Hickman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa A756
CrossesHaley Creek
LocationBarnhill LN - Hickman CO
RouteCounty Highway 756
Coordinates35.78938, -87.4225
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating14.3 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$520,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A756 over Haley Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A756 over Haley 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A756 over Haley Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A756 over Haley Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A756 over Haley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.