US Bridges

Nfa 1908 (sa 2816) over Fry Branch

FairPosted for load

Giles County, Tennessee · 1.5 M W of Lynnville · Structure no. 28019080003

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
546
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1908 (sa 2816) over Fry Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1908 (sa 2816) over Fry Branch in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5 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 546 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 874 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1908 (sa 2816)
CrossesFry Branch
Location1.5 M W of Lynnville
RouteCounty Highway 1908
CountyGiles County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.37217, -87.03459
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating11.8 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic546 (2021)
Projected traffic874 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$131,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1908 (sa 2816) over Fry Branch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1908 (sa 2816) over Fry 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1908 (sa 2816) over Fry Branch carry?

About 546 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1908 (sa 2816) over Fry Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1908 (sa 2816) over Fry Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.