US Bridges

Nfa 1096 (sa 1610) over Taylor Branch

FairPosted for load

Coffee County, Tennessee · .8 MI from Shed RD · Structure no. 16010960001

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
962
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1096 (sa 1610) over Taylor Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 1096 (sa 1610) over Taylor Branch in Coffee County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 85 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 962 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,563 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNfa 1096 (sa 1610)
CrossesTaylor Branch
Location.8 MI from Shed RD
RouteCounty Highway 1096
Coordinates35.49692, -86.02757
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length75 ft (22.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic962 (2021)
Projected traffic1,563 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$298,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1096 (sa 1610) over Taylor Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Nfa 1096 (sa 1610) over Taylor 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1096 (sa 1610) over Taylor Branch carry?

About 962 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1096 (sa 1610) over Taylor Branch?

The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1096 (sa 1610) over Taylor Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.