US Bridges

Nfa 940 (sa 2815) over Rhea Branch

Good

Giles County, Tennessee · 8 M. Sw. Lynnville. · Structure no. 28F00200001

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
435
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 940 (sa 2815) over Rhea Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 940 (sa 2815) over Rhea Branch in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 435 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 696 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 940 (sa 2815)
CrossesRhea Branch
Location8 M. Sw. Lynnville.
RouteCounty Highway 940
Coordinates35.34866, -87.15214
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic435 (2021)
Projected traffic696 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 940 (sa 2815) over Rhea Branch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 940 (sa 2815) over Rhea 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 940 (sa 2815) over Rhea Branch carry?

About 435 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 940 (sa 2815) over Rhea Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 940 (sa 2815) over Rhea Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.