US Bridges

Nfa A171 over Hicks Branch

Fair

Obion County, Tennessee · 2.2 MI SW JCT SR3&SR214 · Structure no. 660A1710001

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A171 over Hicks Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A171 over Hicks Branch in Obion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A171
CrossesHicks Branch
Location2.2 MI SW JCT SR3&SR214
RouteCounty Highway 171
CountyObion County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.48081, -88.94097
Functional classRural 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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2020)
Projected traffic128 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 A171 over Hicks Branch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A171 over Hicks Branch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A171 over Hicks Branch carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A171 over Hicks Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Nfa A171 over Hicks Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.