US Bridges

Nfa 2014 (sa 0212) over Hutton Branch

Good

Bedford County, Tennessee · 2.5 M. Nw. Bell Buckle · Structure no. 02020140001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
404
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2014 (sa 0212) over Hutton Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2014 (sa 0212) over Hutton Branch in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 404 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 592 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa 2014 (sa 0212)
CrossesHutton Branch
Location2.5 M. Nw. Bell Buckle
RouteCounty Highway 2014
Coordinates35.60252, -86.4178
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic404 (2021)
Projected traffic592 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2014 (sa 0212) over Hutton Branch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2014 (sa 0212) over Hutton 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 2014 (sa 0212) over Hutton Branch carry?

About 404 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2014 (sa 0212) over Hutton Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2014 (sa 0212) over Hutton Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.