US Bridges

Nfa 1848 (sa 4111) over Haley Creek

PoorPosted for load

Hickman County, Tennessee · 2 M East of Centerville · Structure no. 41S62440001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
220
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1848 (sa 4111) over Haley Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 1848 (sa 4111) over Haley Creek 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 352 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 1848 (sa 4111)
CrossesHaley Creek
Location2 M East of Centerville
RouteCounty Highway 1848
Coordinates35.78539, -87.42322
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2021)
Projected traffic352 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$586,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1848 (sa 4111) over Haley Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa 1848 (sa 4111) over Haley Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1848 (sa 4111) over Haley Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1848 (sa 4111) over Haley Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1848 (sa 4111) over Haley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.