US Bridges

Nfa A188 over Dry Run Branch

Good

Bedford County, Tennessee · 2 M. S. Wartrace. · Structure no. 020A1880001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A188 over Dry Run Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A188 over Dry Run Branch in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 432 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A188
CrossesDry Run Branch
Location2 M. S. Wartrace.
RouteCounty Highway 188
CountyBedford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.48487, -86.31654
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2020)
Projected traffic432 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$70,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A188 over Dry Run Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A188 over Dry Run 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Nfa A188 over Dry Run Branch carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A188 over Dry Run Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A188 over Dry Run Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.