Nfa A018 over Dismal Branch
GoodDeKalb County, Tennessee · 3MI East of SR53 · Structure no. 210A0180001
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A018 over Dismal Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A018 over Dismal Branch in DeKalb County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A018 over Dismal Branch built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A018 over Dismal 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa A018 over Dismal Branch carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A018 over Dismal Branch?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A018 over Dismal Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.