US Bridges

Nfa A131 over Hannah Gap Branch

Fair

Lincoln County, Tennessee · 13 M. N. Fayetteville. · Structure no. 520A1310001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A131 over Hannah Gap Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A131 over Hannah Gap Branch in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A131
CrossesHannah Gap Branch
Location13 M. N. Fayetteville.
RouteCounty Highway 131
CountyLincoln County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.33507, -86.57708
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJune 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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic48 by 2041
Trucks2%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A131 over Hannah Gap Branch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A131 over Hannah Gap 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A131 over Hannah Gap Branch carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A131 over Hannah Gap Branch?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A131 over Hannah Gap Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.