US Bridges

Nfa 2195 (sa 2112) over Small Branch

Fair

DeKalb County, Tennessee · 6 MI West of Smithville · Structure no. 21021950005

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
363
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2195 (sa 2112) over Small Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2195 (sa 2112) over Small Branch in DeKalb County, Tennessee. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 363 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 688 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2195 (sa 2112)
CrossesSmall Branch
Location6 MI West of Smithville
RouteCounty Highway 2195
CountyDeKalb County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.95578, -85.91148
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 inspectionDecember 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic363 (2021)
Projected traffic688 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 2195 (sa 2112) over Small Branch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2195 (sa 2112) over Small 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 2195 (sa 2112) over Small Branch carry?

About 363 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2195 (sa 2112) over Small Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2195 (sa 2112) over Small Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.