US Bridges

Nfa A664 over Stokes Branch

PoorPosted for load

Bedford County, Tennessee · 1 M. S. Wartrace. · Structure no. 020A6640001

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
96 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A664 over Stokes Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A664 over Stokes Branch in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2042. The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa A664
CrossesStokes Branch
Location1 M. S. Wartrace.
RouteCounty Highway 664
Coordinates35.51139, -86.3372
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating13.2 US tons
Inventory rating10.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length96 ft (29.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic32 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A664 over Stokes Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A664 over Stokes Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Nfa A664 over Stokes Branch carry?

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

How long is Nfa A664 over Stokes Branch?

The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A664 over Stokes Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.