US Bridges

Nfa 1976 (sa 5210) over Branch

Good

Lincoln County, Tennessee · 4 M. Se. Fayetteville. · Structure no. 52019760003

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,450
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1976 (sa 5210) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1976 (sa 5210) over Branch in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 75 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 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,320 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNfa 1976 (sa 5210)
CrossesBranch
Location4 M. Se. Fayetteville.
RouteCounty Highway 1976
Coordinates35.12672, -86.50851
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 inspectionAugust 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (2021)
Projected traffic2,320 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 1976 (sa 5210) over Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Nfa 1976 (sa 5210) 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1976 (sa 5210) over Branch carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1976 (sa 5210) over Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1976 (sa 5210) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.