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Nfa 1155 (sa 0409) over Stephens Branch

Fair

Bledsoe County, Tennessee · 1 MI East of US 127 · Structure no. 04S42630009

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
289
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1155 (sa 0409) over Stephens Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1155 (sa 0409) over Stephens 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 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 289 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 576 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1155 (sa 0409)
CrossesStephens Branch
Location1 MI East of US 127
RouteCounty Highway 1155
CountyBledsoe County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.74676, -85.04265
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic289 (2021)
Projected traffic576 by 2040
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 1155 (sa 0409) over Stephens Branch built?

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

What condition is Nfa 1155 (sa 0409) over Stephens 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1155 (sa 0409) over Stephens Branch carry?

About 289 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1155 (sa 0409) over Stephens Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nfa 1155 (sa 0409) over Stephens Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.