US Bridges

Nfa 929 (sa 5116) over Jacks Branch

Fair

Lewis County, Tennessee · 6 M. S. Hohenwald. · Structure no. 510A1100003

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
97
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 929 (sa 5116) over Jacks Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 929 (sa 5116) over Jacks Branch in Lewis County, Tennessee. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 97 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 334 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 929 (sa 5116)
CrossesJacks Branch
Location6 M. S. Hohenwald.
RouteCounty Highway 929
CountyLewis County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.47328, -87.58508
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97 (2021)
Projected traffic334 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$395,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 929 (sa 5116) over Jacks Branch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 929 (sa 5116) over Jacks 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 929 (sa 5116) over Jacks Branch carry?

About 97 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 929 (sa 5116) over Jacks Branch?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 929 (sa 5116) over Jacks Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.