US Bridges

Nfa 944 (sa 4113) over Piney River

FairPosted for load

Hickman County, Tennessee · 3 M North of Nunnelly · Structure no. 41S61750001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
462 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
982
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 944 (sa 4113) over Piney River is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 944 (sa 4113) over Piney River in Hickman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 982 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,571 by 2042. The structure is 462 ft (140.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 944 (sa 4113)
CrossesPiney River
Location3 M North of Nunnelly
RouteCounty Highway 944
Coordinates35.91055, -87.4685
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating19.6 US tons
Inventory rating15.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadH 15
Structure length462 ft (140.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic982 (2021)
Projected traffic1,571 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$904,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 944 (sa 4113) over Piney River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 944 (sa 4113) over Piney River 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 944 (sa 4113) over Piney River carry?

About 982 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 944 (sa 4113) over Piney River?

The structure is 462 ft (140.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 944 (sa 4113) over Piney River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.