US Bridges

Nfa 1096 (sa 1610) over Branch

Fair

Coffee County, Tennessee · 2 MI from Spears RD · Structure no. 16010960003

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
962
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1096 (sa 1610) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1096 (sa 1610) over Branch in Coffee County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940, 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.

It carries about 962 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,728 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1096 (sa 1610)
CrossesBranch
Location2 MI from Spears RD
RouteCounty Highway 1096
CountyCoffee County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.51564, -85.96378
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic962 (2021)
Projected traffic1,728 by 2040
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$184,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1096 (sa 1610) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.