US Bridges

Nfa 935 over Piney Branch

Fair

Lewis County, Tennessee · 5 M. E. Hohenwald. · Structure no. 510A1350001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
106
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 935 over Piney Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 935 over Piney Branch in Lewis 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 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 106 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 213 by 2041. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 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 935
CrossesPiney Branch
Location5 M. E. Hohenwald.
RouteCounty Highway 935
CountyLewis County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.55252, -87.46655
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 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 rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106 (2021)
Projected traffic213 by 2041
Trucks14%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 935 over Piney Branch built?

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

What condition is Nfa 935 over Piney 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 935 over Piney Branch carry?

About 106 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 935 over Piney Branch?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 935 over Piney Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.