US Bridges

Nfa 2133 (sa 8903) over W Fork Hickory Creek

FairPosted for load

Warren County, Tennessee · 2.5 MI SE of SR55 · Structure no. 89021330001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
84 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
652
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2133 (sa 8903) over W Fork Hickory Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 2133 (sa 8903) over W Fork Hickory Creek in Warren County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 652 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,043 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2133 (sa 8903)
CrossesW Fork Hickory Creek
Location2.5 MI SE of SR55
RouteCounty Highway 2133
CountyWarren County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.58043, -85.9128
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic652 (2021)
Projected traffic1,043 by 2042
Trucks8%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$148,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2133 (sa 8903) over W Fork Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2133 (sa 8903) over W Fork Hickory 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 2133 (sa 8903) over W Fork Hickory Creek carry?

About 652 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2133 (sa 8903) over W Fork Hickory Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2133 (sa 8903) over W Fork Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.