US Bridges

Nfa 963 (sa 4119) over Lick Creek

Fair

Hickman County, Tennessee · .5 M West Primm Springs · Structure no. 41S61760013

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
316 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
743
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 963 (sa 4119) over Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa 963 (sa 4119) over Lick Creek in Hickman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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.

It carries about 743 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,029 by 2041. The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 963 (sa 4119)
CrossesLick Creek
Location.5 M West Primm Springs
RouteCounty Highway 963
CountyHickman County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.82098, -87.2724
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length316 ft (96.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic743 (2021)
Projected traffic1,029 by 2041
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$463,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 963 (sa 4119) over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 963 (sa 4119) over Lick 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 963 (sa 4119) over Lick Creek carry?

About 743 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 963 (sa 4119) over Lick Creek?

The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 963 (sa 4119) over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.