US Bridges

Nfa 2016 (sa 0209) over Dolly Branch

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Bedford County, Tennessee · 4.6 M E SR 16 · Structure no. 02020160007

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
829
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2016 (sa 0209) over Dolly Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2016 (sa 0209) over Dolly Branch in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 829 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,120 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2016 (sa 0209)
CrossesDolly Branch
Location4.6 M E SR 16
RouteCounty Highway 2016
CountyBedford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.66947, -86.52906
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic829 (2021)
Projected traffic1,120 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 2016 (sa 0209) over Dolly Branch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2016 (sa 0209) over Dolly 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2016 (sa 0209) over Dolly Branch carry?

About 829 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2016 (sa 0209) over Dolly Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2016 (sa 0209) over Dolly Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.