US Bridges

Nfa 1829 (sa 5111) over Scott Branch

Good

Lewis County, Tennessee · 6.5 M. Ne. Gordonsburg. · Structure no. 51S62640007

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
311
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1829 (sa 5111) over Scott Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 1829 (sa 5111) over Scott Branch in Lewis County, Tennessee. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 311 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 461 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1829 (sa 5111)
CrossesScott Branch
Location6.5 M. Ne. Gordonsburg.
RouteCounty Highway 1829
CountyLewis County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.636, -87.33257
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic311 (2021)
Projected traffic461 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$493,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1829 (sa 5111) over Scott Branch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1829 (sa 5111) over Scott Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1829 (sa 5111) over Scott Branch carry?

About 311 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1829 (sa 5111) over Scott Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1829 (sa 5111) over Scott Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.