US Bridges

Nfa A041 over Hickerson Branch

Good

Trousdale County, Tennessee · 3 MI S of Macon Co. · Structure no. 850A0410001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A041 over Hickerson Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A041 over Hickerson Branch in Trousdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A041
CrossesHickerson Branch
Location3 MI S of Macon Co.
RouteCounty Highway 41
CountyTrousdale County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.41385, -86.11904
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic32 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 A041 over Hickerson Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A041 over Hickerson Branch 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 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A041 over Hickerson Branch carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A041 over Hickerson Branch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A041 over Hickerson Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.