US Bridges

Nfa A151 over Hamestring Branch

Fair

Lincoln County, Tennessee · 6 M. Ne. Fayetteville. · Structure no. 520A1510003

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A151 over Hamestring Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A151 over Hamestring Branch in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2039. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A151
CrossesHamestring Branch
Location6 M. Ne. Fayetteville.
RouteCounty Highway 151
CountyLincoln County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.22147, -86.50443
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 inspectionSeptember 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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating82.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2020)
Projected traffic112 by 2039
Trucks2%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A151 over Hamestring Branch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A151 over Hamestring 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A151 over Hamestring Branch carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A151 over Hamestring Branch?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A151 over Hamestring Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.