US Bridges

Nfa 2137 (sa 1619) over Pocahontas Branch

Fair

Coffee County, Tennessee · .8 MI from Jacksboro RD · Structure no. 16021370003

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
129
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2137 (sa 1619) over Pocahontas Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2137 (sa 1619) over Pocahontas 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 129 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2137 (sa 1619)
CrossesPocahontas Branch
Location.8 MI from Jacksboro RD
RouteCounty Highway 2137
CountyCoffee County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.63647, -86.03978
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2021)
Projected traffic256 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$280,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2137 (sa 1619) over Pocahontas Branch built?

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

What condition is Nfa 2137 (sa 1619) over Pocahontas 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2137 (sa 1619) over Pocahontas Branch carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2137 (sa 1619) over Pocahontas Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2137 (sa 1619) over Pocahontas Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.