US Bridges

Nfa 834 (sa 8109) over Dicks Creek

Fair

Stewart County, Tennessee · Indian Mound · Structure no. 81S62670001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
575
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 834 (sa 8109) over Dicks Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 834 (sa 8109) over Dicks Creek in Stewart County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 575 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 920 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 834 (sa 8109)
CrossesDicks Creek
LocationIndian Mound
RouteCounty Highway 834
CountyStewart County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.50482, -87.69535
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic575 (2021)
Projected traffic920 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 834 (sa 8109) over Dicks Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 834 (sa 8109) over Dicks 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 834 (sa 8109) over Dicks Creek carry?

About 575 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 834 (sa 8109) over Dicks Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 834 (sa 8109) over Dicks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.