US Bridges

FAS 461 over Hickman Creek

Good

Stewart County, Tennessee · N.Of SR76;4MI.W.OF Dover · Structure no. 81003470015

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,352
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 461 over Hickman Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 461 over Hickman Creek in Stewart County, Tennessee. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 1,352 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,163 by 2042. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 461
CrossesHickman Creek
LocationN.Of SR76;4MI.W.OF Dover
RouteState Highway 461
CountyStewart County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.48112, -87.88905
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,352 (2021)
Projected traffic2,163 by 2042
Trucks5%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FAS 461 over Hickman Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 461 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 461 over Hickman Creek carry?

About 1,352 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 461 over Hickman Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 461 over Hickman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.