US Bridges

Nfa 2296 (sa 1820) over Sandy Branch

Good

Cumberland County, Tennessee · East of SR68 · Structure no. 18022960001

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
462
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2296 (sa 1820) over Sandy Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2296 (sa 1820) over Sandy Branch in Cumberland County, Tennessee. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 462 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 739 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNfa 2296 (sa 1820)
CrossesSandy Branch
LocationEast of SR68
RouteCounty Highway 2296
Coordinates35.81367, -84.85832
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic462 (2021)
Projected traffic739 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 2296 (sa 1820) over Sandy Branch built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2296 (sa 1820) over Sandy 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 2296 (sa 1820) over Sandy Branch carry?

About 462 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2296 (sa 1820) over Sandy Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Nfa 2296 (sa 1820) over Sandy Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.