US Bridges

Nfa 943 (sa 8101) over West Fork Lick Creek

Good

Stewart County, Tennessee · 3MI.SOUTH of Dover & SR76 · Structure no. 81S61130003

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
274
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 943 (sa 8101) over West Fork Lick Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 943 (sa 8101) over West Fork Lick Creek in Stewart County, Tennessee. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 274 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 438 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 943 (sa 8101)
CrossesWest Fork Lick Creek
Location3MI.SOUTH of Dover & SR76
RouteCounty Highway 943
Coordinates36.4415, -87.85857
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic274 (2021)
Projected traffic438 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$197,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 943 (sa 8101) over West Fork Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 943 (sa 8101) over West Fork Lick 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 943 (sa 8101) over West Fork Lick Creek carry?

About 274 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 943 (sa 8101) over West Fork Lick Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 943 (sa 8101) over West Fork Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.