US Bridges

Nfa 1842 over Branch

Fair

Lewis County, Tennessee · 5 M. Ne. Hohenwald. · Structure no. 51018420007

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
376
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1842 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1842 over Branch in Lewis County, Tennessee. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 376 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1842
CrossesBranch
Location5 M. Ne. Hohenwald.
RouteCounty Highway 1842
CountyLewis County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.60769, -87.4699
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic376 (2021)
Projected traffic694 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 1842 over Branch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1842 over 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 1842 over Branch carry?

About 376 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1842 over Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1842 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.