US Bridges

Nfa A028 over Barger Hollow Branch

Fair

DeKalb County, Tennessee · Main ST-3.5 MI E of SR96 · Structure no. 210A0280003

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,520
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A028 over Barger Hollow Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A028 over Barger Hollow Branch in DeKalb County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 6 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 5,520 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,832 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A028
CrossesBarger Hollow Branch
LocationMain ST-3.5 MI E of SR96
RouteCity Street 28
CountyDeKalb County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.01483, -85.94596
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,520 (2020)
Projected traffic8,832 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$149,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A028 over Barger Hollow Branch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A028 over Barger Hollow 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 A028 over Barger Hollow Branch carry?

About 5,520 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A028 over Barger Hollow Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A028 over Barger Hollow Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.