US Bridges

Nfa 2124 (sa 1620) over Mcafee Branch

Good

Coffee County, Tennessee · .5 MI from Teall RD · Structure no. 16021240003

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
303
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2124 (sa 1620) over Mcafee Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2124 (sa 1620) over Mcafee Branch in Coffee County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 70 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 303 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 485 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2124 (sa 1620)
CrossesMcafee Branch
Location.5 MI from Teall RD
RouteCounty Highway 2124
CountyCoffee County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.62207, -85.99522
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic303 (2021)
Projected traffic485 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$119,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2124 (sa 1620) over Mcafee Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is Nfa 2124 (sa 1620) over Mcafee 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2124 (sa 1620) over Mcafee Branch carry?

About 303 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2124 (sa 1620) over Mcafee Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2124 (sa 1620) over Mcafee Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.