US Bridges

Nfa 1975 (sa 5219) over Branch

Fair

Lincoln County, Tennessee · 9 M. Nw. Taft. · Structure no. 52019750005

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
301
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1975 (sa 5219) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1975 (sa 5219) over Branch in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 301 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 464 by 2039. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1975 (sa 5219)
CrossesBranch
Location9 M. Nw. Taft.
RouteCounty Highway 1975
CountyLincoln County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.12623, -86.81215
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
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 rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic301 (2021)
Projected traffic464 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 1975 (sa 5219) over Branch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1975 (sa 5219) over 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 1975 (sa 5219) over Branch carry?

About 301 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1975 (sa 5219) over Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1975 (sa 5219) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.