US Bridges

Nfa A210 over Teague Branch

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, Tennessee · Sugar Hill Rd. · Structure no. 240A2100001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
890
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A210 over Teague Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa A210 over Teague Branch in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 890 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,424 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A210
CrossesTeague Branch
LocationSugar Hill Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 210
CountyFayette County
StateTennessee
Coordinates34.99644, -89.45622
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic890 (2020)
Projected traffic1,424 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$134,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A210 over Teague Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A210 over Teague 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A210 over Teague Branch carry?

About 890 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A210 over Teague Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A210 over Teague Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.