US Bridges

Nfa B202 over Clemitt Branch

Fair

Hardin County, Tennessee · Poplar Springs RD N SR15 · Structure no. 36S82300003

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B202 over Clemitt Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa B202 over Clemitt Branch in Hardin County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa B202
CrossesClemitt Branch
LocationPoplar Springs RD N SR15
RouteCounty Highway 202
CountyHardin County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.25861, -88.14914
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2020)
Projected traffic128 by 2040
Trucks11%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa B202 over Clemitt Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B202 over Clemitt 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa B202 over Clemitt Branch carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B202 over Clemitt Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Nfa B202 over Clemitt Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.