US Bridges

Nfa A168 over Jakes Branch

Fair

Bedford County, Tennessee · 8 M. Ne. Wartrace · Structure no. 020A1680007

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A168 over Jakes Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A168 over Jakes Branch in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A168
CrossesJakes Branch
Location8 M. Ne. Wartrace
RouteCounty Highway 168
CountyBedford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.60717, -86.24634
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic32 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 A168 over Jakes Branch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A168 over Jakes 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 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A168 over Jakes Branch carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A168 over Jakes Branch?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A168 over Jakes Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.