US Bridges

Nfa 1825 (sa 5114) over Odom Branch

Fair

Lewis County, Tennessee · 5 M. W. Hohenwald. · Structure no. 51018250001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1825 (sa 5114) over Odom Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1825 (sa 5114) over Odom Branch in Lewis County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 186 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1825 (sa 5114)
CrossesOdom Branch
Location5 M. W. Hohenwald.
RouteCounty Highway 1825
CountyLewis County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.5422, -87.63403
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2021)
Projected traffic186 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$101,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1825 (sa 5114) over Odom Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1825 (sa 5114) over Odom 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 1825 (sa 5114) over Odom Branch carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1825 (sa 5114) over Odom Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1825 (sa 5114) over Odom Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.