US Bridges

Nfa A761 over Sulphur Fork CR

FairClosed to traffic

Hickman County, Tennessee · Depriest LN in Hickman CO · Structure no. 410A7610001

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

About this bridge

Nfa A761 over Sulphur Fork CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A761 over Sulphur Fork CR 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 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A761
CrossesSulphur Fork CR
LocationDepriest LN in Hickman CO
RouteCounty Highway 761
CountyHickman County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.69237, -87.60983
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0.3 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$470,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A761 over Sulphur Fork CR built?

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

What condition is Nfa A761 over Sulphur Fork CR 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 A761 over Sulphur Fork CR carry?

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

How long is Nfa A761 over Sulphur Fork CR?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A761 over Sulphur Fork CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.