US Bridges

Nfa 2174 (sa 0410) over Stephens Branch

Good

Bledsoe County, Tennessee · .2 MI from Cumberland Co. · Structure no. 04021740001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
122
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2174 (sa 0410) over Stephens Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2174 (sa 0410) over Stephens Branch in Bledsoe County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 122 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNfa 2174 (sa 0410)
CrossesStephens Branch
Location.2 MI from Cumberland Co.
RouteCounty Highway 2174
Coordinates35.74489, -85.03105
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122 (2021)
Projected traffic288 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 2174 (sa 0410) over Stephens Branch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2174 (sa 0410) over Stephens 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 2174 (sa 0410) over Stephens Branch carry?

About 122 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2174 (sa 0410) over Stephens Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2174 (sa 0410) over Stephens Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.