US Bridges

Nfa A138 over Rice Branch

Fair

Haywood County, Tennessee · 3.4 MI SE JCT I40&SR1 · Structure no. 380A1380001

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A138 over Rice Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A138 over Rice Branch in Haywood County, Tennessee. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A138
CrossesRice Branch
Location3.4 MI SE JCT I40&SR1
RouteCounty Highway 138
CountyHaywood County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.53417, -89.08203
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2020)
Projected traffic176 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 A138 over Rice Branch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A138 over Rice 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A138 over Rice Branch carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A138 over Rice Branch?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A138 over Rice Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.