US Bridges

Nfa A802 over Garner Creek

Fair

Hickman County, Tennessee · Yates Lane · Structure no. 410A8020001

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A802 over Garner Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A802 over Garner Creek in Hickman County, Tennessee. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A802
CrossesGarner Creek
LocationYates Lane
RouteCounty Highway 802
CountyHickman County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.9438, -87.47587
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic48 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$290,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A802 over Garner Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A802 over Garner 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A802 over Garner Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A802 over Garner Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A802 over Garner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.