Nfa 1068 (sa 8003) over Hickman Creek
Smith County, Tennessee · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Nfa 1068 (sa 8003) over Hickman Creek in Smith County, Tennessee, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 503 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2021).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 114 of the 202 inventoried bridges in Smith County rated good (56.4%); 19 (9.4%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous prestressed concrete single box beam |
| Length | about 175 ft |
| Location | 4.2 Mi SE Jct I40&SR141 |
| NBI structure number | 80S62620005 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Tennessee department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Smith County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I40 over Mulherrin Crk.&new Mid.r | 1963 | 45,338 | Good |
| I40 over Mulherrin Crk.&new Mid.r | 1963 | 45,338 | Fair |
| I40 over Dry Creek | 1963 | 45,338 | Good |
| I40 over Dry Creek | 1963 | 45,338 | Good |
| I40 over I40 / SR 53 | 1962 | 45,338 | Fair |
| I40 over I40 / SR 53 | 1962 | 45,338 | Good |
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