US Bridges

Nfa 884 (sa 1809) over Bakers Branch

Good

Cumberland County, Tennessee · City of Crab Orchard · Structure no. 18008840001

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
294
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 884 (sa 1809) over Bakers Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 884 (sa 1809) over Bakers Branch in Cumberland County, Tennessee. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 294 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 470 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNfa 884 (sa 1809)
CrossesBakers Branch
LocationCity of Crab Orchard
RouteCity Street 884
Coordinates35.92356, -84.87109
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic294 (2021)
Projected traffic470 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 884 (sa 1809) over Bakers Branch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 884 (sa 1809) over Bakers 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 884 (sa 1809) over Bakers Branch carry?

About 294 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 884 (sa 1809) over Bakers Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nfa 884 (sa 1809) over Bakers Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.