US Bridges

Nfa 1040 (sa 0212) over Branch

Good

Bedford County, Tennessee · 4 M. E. Unionville. · Structure no. 02S42880007

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,626
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1040 (sa 0212) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1040 (sa 0212) over Branch in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 1,626 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,256 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNfa 1040 (sa 0212)
CrossesBranch
Location4 M. E. Unionville.
RouteCounty Highway 1040
Coordinates35.60499, -86.51746
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,626 (2021)
Projected traffic2,256 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1040 (sa 0212) over Branch built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1040 (sa 0212) over 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 1040 (sa 0212) over Branch carry?

About 1,626 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1040 (sa 0212) over 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 1040 (sa 0212) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.