US Bridges

Nfa 1820 (sa 4206) over Bateman Branch

Fair

Houston County, Tennessee · 3 M. Se. Erin. · Structure no. 42018200001

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
464
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1820 (sa 4206) over Bateman Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1820 (sa 4206) over Bateman Branch in Houston County, Tennessee. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5 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 464 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 832 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1820 (sa 4206)
CrossesBateman Branch
Location3 M. Se. Erin.
RouteCounty Highway 1820
CountyHouston County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.28373, -87.65591
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic464 (2021)
Projected traffic832 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$157,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1820 (sa 4206) over Bateman Branch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1820 (sa 4206) over Bateman 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1820 (sa 4206) over Bateman Branch carry?

About 464 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1820 (sa 4206) over Bateman Branch?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1820 (sa 4206) over Bateman Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.