US Bridges

Nfa 1187 (sa 0608) over Small Branch

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Bradley County, Tennessee · .01 MI West of I75 · Structure no. 06011870003

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,988
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1187 (sa 0608) over Small Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1187 (sa 0608) over Small Branch in Bradley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 3,988 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,899 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1187 (sa 0608)
CrossesSmall Branch
Location.01 MI West of I75
RouteCounty Highway 1187
CountyBradley County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.18208, -84.91087
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic3,988 (2021)
Projected traffic6,899 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 1187 (sa 0608) over Small Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1187 (sa 0608) over Small 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1187 (sa 0608) over Small Branch carry?

About 3,988 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1187 (sa 0608) over Small Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nfa 1187 (sa 0608) over Small Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.