US Bridges

Nfa 1898 (sa 5201) over Branch

Good

Lincoln County, Tennessee · 4.5 M. Nw. Taft. · Structure no. 52018980005

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
196
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1898 (sa 5201) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1898 (sa 5201) over Branch in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 196 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 266 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1898 (sa 5201)
CrossesBranch
Location4.5 M. Nw. Taft.
RouteCounty Highway 1898
CountyLincoln County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.04917, -86.79581
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic196 (2021)
Projected traffic266 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1898 (sa 5201) over Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1898 (sa 5201) over 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1898 (sa 5201) over Branch carry?

About 196 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1898 (sa 5201) over Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1898 (sa 5201) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.