US Bridges

Nfa 1838 (sa 5026) over Camp Branch

Good

Lawrence County, Tennessee · 4.5 M. W. Summertown. · Structure no. 50018380003

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
876
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1838 (sa 5026) over Camp Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1838 (sa 5026) over Camp Branch in Lawrence County, Tennessee. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 876 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,485 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1838 (sa 5026)
CrossesCamp Branch
Location4.5 M. W. Summertown.
RouteCounty Highway 1838
CountyLawrence County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.43562, -87.38097
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic876 (2021)
Projected traffic1,485 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 1838 (sa 5026) over Camp Branch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1838 (sa 5026) over Camp 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1838 (sa 5026) over Camp Branch carry?

About 876 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1838 (sa 5026) over Camp Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1838 (sa 5026) over Camp Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.