US Bridges

Nfa 1902 (sa 5220) over Reed Hollow Branch

Good

Lincoln County, Tennessee · 11 M. Nw. Fayetteville. · Structure no. 52019020007

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
344
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1902 (sa 5220) over Reed Hollow Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1902 (sa 5220) over Reed Hollow 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 344 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 459 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1902 (sa 5220)
CrossesReed Hollow Branch
Location11 M. Nw. Fayetteville.
RouteCounty Highway 1902
CountyLincoln County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.21714, -86.75138
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic344 (2021)
Projected traffic459 by 2042
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$68,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1902 (sa 5220) over Reed Hollow Branch built?

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

What condition is Nfa 1902 (sa 5220) over Reed Hollow 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 1902 (sa 5220) over Reed Hollow Branch carry?

About 344 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1902 (sa 5220) over Reed Hollow Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1902 (sa 5220) over Reed Hollow Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.