US Bridges

Nfa 1134 (sa 0405) over Keedy Love Branch

Good

Bledsoe County, Tennessee · 2 MI East of US 127 · Structure no. 04011340009

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
484
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1134 (sa 0405) over Keedy Love Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1134 (sa 0405) over Keedy Love Branch in Bledsoe County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 484 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 624 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesNfa 1134 (sa 0405)
CrossesKeedy Love Branch
Location2 MI East of US 127
RouteCounty Highway 1134
Coordinates35.52834, -85.23126
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic484 (2021)
Projected traffic624 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$2,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1134 (sa 0405) over Keedy Love Branch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1134 (sa 0405) over Keedy Love 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1134 (sa 0405) over Keedy Love Branch carry?

About 484 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1134 (sa 0405) over Keedy Love Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1134 (sa 0405) over Keedy Love Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.