US Bridges

Nfa 1842 over Branch

Fair

Lewis County, Tennessee · 4 M. Ne. Hohenwald. · Structure no. 51018420009

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 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 1994, so it is 31 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 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 376 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1842
CrossesBranch
Location4 M. Ne. Hohenwald.
RouteCounty Highway 1842
CountyLewis County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.58725, -87.50649
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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
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 1994, making it 31 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 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1842 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.