US Bridges

Nfa 955 (sa 4110) over Haw Branch

Good

Hickman County, Tennessee · 4.5 M South of Centervill · Structure no. 41S61780009

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
243
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 955 (sa 4110) over Haw Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 955 (sa 4110) over Haw Branch 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 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 243 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 955 (sa 4110)
CrossesHaw Branch
Location4.5 M South of Centervill
RouteCounty Highway 955
Coordinates35.71418, -87.4283
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic243 (2021)
Projected traffic640 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$70,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 955 (sa 4110) over Haw Branch built?

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

What condition is Nfa 955 (sa 4110) over Haw Branch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 955 (sa 4110) over Haw Branch carry?

About 243 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 955 (sa 4110) over Haw Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 955 (sa 4110) over Haw Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.