US Bridges

Nfa A131 (sa 3623) over Whitlow Branch

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Hardin County, Tennessee · Clifton RD near Crossroad · Structure no. 360A1310001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A131 (sa 3623) over Whitlow Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A131 (sa 3623) over Whitlow Branch in Hardin County, Tennessee. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A131 (sa 3623)
CrossesWhitlow Branch
LocationClifton RD near Crossroad
RouteCounty Highway 131
CountyHardin County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.31167, -88.13805
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2020)
Projected traffic256 by 2040
Trucks2%
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 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 A131 (sa 3623) over Whitlow Branch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A131 (sa 3623) over Whitlow 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A131 (sa 3623) over Whitlow Branch carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A131 (sa 3623) over Whitlow Branch?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A131 (sa 3623) over Whitlow Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.