US Bridges

Nfa 2126 (sa 0813) over Branch

Fair

Cannon County, Tennessee · 5MI East of SR146 · Structure no. 08021260001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
315
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2126 (sa 0813) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2126 (sa 0813) over Branch in Cannon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 315 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 544 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2126 (sa 0813)
CrossesBranch
Location5MI East of SR146
RouteCounty Highway 2126
CountyCannon County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.83351, -85.90321
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic315 (2021)
Projected traffic544 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 2126 (sa 0813) over Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2126 (sa 0813) over 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 2126 (sa 0813) over Branch carry?

About 315 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2126 (sa 0813) over Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2126 (sa 0813) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.