US Bridges

Nfa A184 over Dicks Fork Creek

Fair

Stewart County, Tennessee · North Side of Indianmound · Structure no. 810A1900005

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A184 over Dicks Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A184 over Dicks Fork Creek in Stewart County, Tennessee. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 5 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 368 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A184
CrossesDicks Fork Creek
LocationNorth Side of Indianmound
RouteCounty Highway 184
CountyStewart County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.50983, -87.69562
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2020)
Projected traffic368 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$445,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A184 over Dicks Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A184 over Dicks Fork 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A184 over Dicks Fork Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A184 over Dicks Fork Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A184 over Dicks Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.