US Bridges

Nfa 912 (sa 5002) over Kimble Branch

Fair

Lawrence County, Tennessee · 1.25 M. Sw. West Point · Structure no. 50S63770001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
346
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 912 (sa 5002) over Kimble Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 912 (sa 5002) over Kimble Branch in Lawrence County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 346 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 912 (sa 5002)
CrossesKimble Branch
Location1.25 M. Sw. West Point
RouteCounty Highway 912
CountyLawrence County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.12473, -87.55703
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic346 (2021)
Projected traffic480 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 912 (sa 5002) over Kimble Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 912 (sa 5002) over Kimble 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 912 (sa 5002) over Kimble Branch carry?

About 346 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 912 (sa 5002) over Kimble Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nfa 912 (sa 5002) over Kimble Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.