US Bridges

Hickory Ridge Road over Deshea Creek

Good

Sumner County, Tennessee · 2.6 M NW JCT SR6&DESHEA · Structure no. 830A9760001

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hickory Ridge Road over Deshea Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Hickory Ridge Road over Deshea Creek in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHickory Ridge Road
CrossesDeshea Creek
Location2.6 M NW JCT SR6&DESHEA
RouteCounty Highway 0A976
CountySumner County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.45322, -86.4093
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2020)
Projected traffic144 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Hickory Ridge Road over Deshea Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hickory Ridge Road over Deshea 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Hickory Ridge Road over Deshea Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hickory Ridge Road over Deshea Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Hickory Ridge Road over Deshea Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.