US Bridges

Nfa 1114 (sa 0801) over Shelton Branch

Fair

Cannon County, Tennessee · 5MI North of Coffee Co. · Structure no. 08E00160001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
299
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1114 (sa 0801) over Shelton Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1114 (sa 0801) over Shelton Branch in Cannon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 299 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1114 (sa 0801)
CrossesShelton Branch
Location5MI North of Coffee Co.
RouteCounty Highway 1114
CountyCannon County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.72592, -86.15866
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic299 (2021)
Projected traffic640 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 1114 (sa 0801) over Shelton Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1114 (sa 0801) over Shelton 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 1114 (sa 0801) over Shelton Branch carry?

About 299 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1114 (sa 0801) over Shelton Branch?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1114 (sa 0801) over Shelton Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.