US Bridges

Nfa A719 over Staggs Branch

Fair

Lawrence County, Tennessee · .75 M. S. SR15. · Structure no. 500A7190001

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A719 over Staggs Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A719 over Staggs 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 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A719
CrossesStaggs Branch
Location.75 M. S. SR15.
RouteCounty Highway 719
CountyLawrence County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.30312, -87.54172
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 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 width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic16 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 A719 over Staggs Branch built?

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

What condition is Nfa A719 over Staggs 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A719 over Staggs Branch carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A719 over Staggs Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A719 over Staggs Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.