US Bridges

Nfa A429 over Hicks Creek

Fair

Madison County, Tennessee · 3.8 MI NW JCT SR5&SR18 · Structure no. 570A4290001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A429 over Hicks Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A429 over Hicks Creek in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 6 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 352 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A429
CrossesHicks Creek
Location3.8 MI NW JCT SR5&SR18
RouteCounty Highway 429
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.56747, -88.87906
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2020)
Projected traffic352 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A429 over Hicks Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A429 over Hicks 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A429 over Hicks Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A429 over Hicks Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A429 over Hicks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.