US Bridges

Nfa 1898 over Reeves Branch

Fair

Giles County, Tennessee · .5 M NE of Elkton · Structure no. 280A2660001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1898 over Reeves Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1898 over Reeves Branch in Giles 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.

It carries about 425 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 144 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1898
CrossesReeves Branch
Location.5 M NE of Elkton
RouteCounty Highway 1898
CountyGiles County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.06253, -86.88097
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width144 ft (43.9 m)
Roadway width142 ft (43.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2021)
Projected traffic680 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 1898 over Reeves Branch built?

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

What condition is Nfa 1898 over Reeves 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 1898 over Reeves Branch carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1898 over Reeves Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 144 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1898 over Reeves Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.