US Bridges

Nfa 1115 (sa 1616) over Clear Branch

Fair

Coffee County, Tennessee · .1 MI from Cooper RD · Structure no. 16S44000003

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
684
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1115 (sa 1616) over Clear Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1115 (sa 1616) over Clear Branch in Coffee County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 684 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,094 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1115 (sa 1616)
CrossesClear Branch
Location.1 MI from Cooper RD
RouteCounty Highway 1115
CountyCoffee County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.57943, -86.13644
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 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 rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic684 (2021)
Projected traffic1,094 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$118,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1115 (sa 1616) over Clear Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1115 (sa 1616) over Clear 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 1115 (sa 1616) over Clear Branch carry?

About 684 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1115 (sa 1616) over Clear Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1115 (sa 1616) over Clear Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.