US Bridges

Nfa 1819 (sa 5023) over Oehmen Branch

Fair

Lawrence County, Tennessee · 3.2 M. W. Etheridge. · Structure no. 50018190001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,191
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1819 (sa 5023) over Oehmen Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1819 (sa 5023) over Oehmen Branch in Lawrence 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 1,191 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,670 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1819 (sa 5023)
CrossesOehmen Branch
Location3.2 M. W. Etheridge.
RouteCounty Highway 1819
CountyLawrence County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.34277, -87.34242
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,191 (2021)
Projected traffic1,670 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$134,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1819 (sa 5023) over Oehmen Branch built?

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

What condition is Nfa 1819 (sa 5023) over Oehmen 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1819 (sa 5023) over Oehmen Branch carry?

About 1,191 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1819 (sa 5023) over Oehmen Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1819 (sa 5023) over Oehmen Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.