US Bridges

Nfa 1871 (sa 2801) over Hulsey Branch

Fair

Giles County, Tennessee · 3 M S of Minor Hill · Structure no. 28018710001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
116
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1871 (sa 2801) over Hulsey Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1871 (sa 2801) over Hulsey Branch in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 116 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 186 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1871 (sa 2801)
CrossesHulsey Branch
Location3 M S of Minor Hill
RouteCounty Highway 1871
CountyGiles County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.01318, -87.16719
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116 (2021)
Projected traffic186 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1871 (sa 2801) over Hulsey Branch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1871 (sa 2801) over Hulsey 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1871 (sa 2801) over Hulsey Branch carry?

About 116 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1871 (sa 2801) over Hulsey Branch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1871 (sa 2801) over Hulsey Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.