US Bridges

Nfa 942 (sa 4101) over Depriest Branch

Fair

Lewis County, Tennessee · 5.5 M SE of Pleasantville · Structure no. 51S61790009

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
430
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 942 (sa 4101) over Depriest Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 942 (sa 4101) over Depriest Branch in Lewis County, Tennessee. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 430 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 744 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 942 (sa 4101)
CrossesDepriest Branch
Location5.5 M SE of Pleasantville
RouteCounty Highway 942
CountyLewis County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.63363, -87.61567
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2021)
Projected traffic744 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 942 (sa 4101) over Depriest Branch built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 942 (sa 4101) over Depriest 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 942 (sa 4101) over Depriest Branch carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 942 (sa 4101) over Depriest Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Nfa 942 (sa 4101) over Depriest Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.