US Bridges

Nfa 2010 (sa 1613) over Panhandle Branch

Good

Coffee County, Tennessee · 1 MI from Bedford CO LN · Structure no. 16021100005

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
151
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2010 (sa 1613) over Panhandle Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2010 (sa 1613) over Panhandle Branch in Coffee County, Tennessee. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 151 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 242 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa 2010 (sa 1613)
CrossesPanhandle Branch
Location1 MI from Bedford CO LN
RouteCounty Highway 2010
Coordinates35.57563, -86.23495
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10 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 traffic151 (2021)
Projected traffic242 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 2010 (sa 1613) over Panhandle Branch built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2010 (sa 1613) over Panhandle 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2010 (sa 1613) over Panhandle Branch carry?

About 151 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2010 (sa 1613) over Panhandle Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nfa 2010 (sa 1613) over Panhandle Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.