US Bridges

Nfa 1068 (sa 8003) over Hickman Creek

Good

Smith County, Tennessee · 4.2 MI SE JCT I40&SR141 · Structure no. 80S62620003

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
337
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1068 (sa 8003) over Hickman Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1068 (sa 8003) over Hickman Creek in Smith County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 337 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 656 by 2042. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1068 (sa 8003)
CrossesHickman Creek
Location4.2 MI SE JCT I40&SR141
RouteCounty Highway 1068
CountySmith County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.12062, -85.98627
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic337 (2021)
Projected traffic656 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1068 (sa 8003) over Hickman Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1068 (sa 8003) over Hickman Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1068 (sa 8003) over Hickman Creek carry?

About 337 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1068 (sa 8003) over Hickman Creek?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1068 (sa 8003) over Hickman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.