US Bridges

Nfa 2135 (sa 1617) over Branch

Poor

Coffee County, Tennessee · 1 MI from Jacksboro RD · Structure no. 16021350001

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
248
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2135 (sa 1617) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2135 (sa 1617) over Branch in Coffee County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 248 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 397 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2135 (sa 1617)
CrossesBranch
Location1 MI from Jacksboro RD
RouteCounty Highway 2135
CountyCoffee County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.62312, -86.0509
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic248 (2021)
Projected traffic397 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$95,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2135 (sa 1617) over Branch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2135 (sa 1617) over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2135 (sa 1617) over Branch carry?

About 248 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2135 (sa 1617) over Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2135 (sa 1617) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.