US Bridges

Nfa 2333 over Saw Mill Branch

Fair

Hardin County, Tennessee · Near Savannah · Structure no. 36SR1280009

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
831
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2333 over Saw Mill Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2333 over Saw Mill Branch in Hardin County, Tennessee. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 831 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,344 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

CarriesNfa 2333
CrossesSaw Mill Branch
LocationNear Savannah
RouteCounty Highway 2333
Coordinates35.28144, -88.18764
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic831 (2021)
Projected traffic1,344 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed51 mi (82 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$100,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2333 over Saw Mill Branch built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2333 over Saw Mill 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 2333 over Saw Mill Branch carry?

About 831 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2333 over Saw Mill Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2333 over Saw Mill Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.