US Bridges

Nfa 1038 (sa 0221) over Cave Branch

Fair

Bedford County, Tennessee · 2 M. W. Normandy. · Structure no. 02S42910007

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,160
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1038 (sa 0221) over Cave Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1038 (sa 0221) over Cave Branch in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 1,160 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,048 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1038 (sa 0221)
CrossesCave Branch
Location2 M. W. Normandy.
RouteCounty Highway 1038
CountyBedford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.45721, -86.29246
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,160 (2021)
Projected traffic2,048 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 1038 (sa 0221) over Cave Branch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1038 (sa 0221) over Cave 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Nfa 1038 (sa 0221) over Cave Branch carry?

About 1,160 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1038 (sa 0221) over Cave Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1038 (sa 0221) over Cave Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.