US Bridges

Nfa 2008 (sa 0220) over Mount Moriah Branch

Fair

Bedford County, Tennessee · 4.5 M. Ne. Shelbyville. · Structure no. 02020080007

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
498
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2008 (sa 0220) over Mount Moriah Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 2008 (sa 0220) over Mount Moriah Branch in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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.

It carries about 498 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,824 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2008 (sa 0220)
CrossesMount Moriah Branch
Location4.5 M. Ne. Shelbyville.
RouteCounty Highway 2008
CountyBedford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.50372, -86.37878
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic498 (2021)
Projected traffic3,824 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$197,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2008 (sa 0220) over Mount Moriah Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2008 (sa 0220) over Mount Moriah Branch 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Nfa 2008 (sa 0220) over Mount Moriah Branch carry?

About 498 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2008 (sa 0220) over Mount Moriah Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2008 (sa 0220) over Mount Moriah Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.