US Bridges

Nfa A086 over Brigham Branch

Good

Houston County, Tennessee · Brigham Bridge RD · Structure no. 420A0860001

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A086 over Brigham Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A086 over Brigham Branch in Houston County, Tennessee. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2040. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNfa A086
CrossesBrigham Branch
LocationBrigham Bridge RD
RouteCounty Highway 86
Coordinates36.34512, -87.68021
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic80 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 A086 over Brigham Branch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A086 over Brigham 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A086 over Brigham Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A086 over Brigham Branch?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A086 over Brigham Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.