US Bridges

Nfa 1854 (sa 4114) over Bear Creek

Good

Hickman County, Tennessee · 5 M NE of Pinewood · Structure no. 41S61470001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
844
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1854 (sa 4114) over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 1854 (sa 4114) over Bear Creek in Hickman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 844 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,166 by 2042. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 1854 (sa 4114)
CrossesBear Creek
Location5 M NE of Pinewood
RouteCounty Highway 1854
Coordinates35.97716, -87.43853
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic844 (2021)
Projected traffic1,166 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$505,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1854 (sa 4114) over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1854 (sa 4114) over Bear Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1854 (sa 4114) over Bear Creek carry?

About 844 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1854 (sa 4114) over Bear Creek?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1854 (sa 4114) over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.