US Bridges

Nfa A266 over Reeves Branch

Good

Giles County, Tennessee · E of I-65 · Structure no. 280A2660003

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A266 over Reeves Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A266 over Reeves Branch in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 183 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNfa A266
CrossesReeves Branch
LocationE of I-65
RouteCounty Highway 266
Coordinates35.06111, -86.88038
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width183 ft (55.8 m)
Roadway width180 ft (54.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2020)
Projected traffic144 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 A266 over Reeves Branch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A266 over Reeves Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A266 over Reeves Branch carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A266 over Reeves Branch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 183 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A266 over Reeves Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.