US Bridges

Nfa A381 over Washburn Branch

Fair

Lincoln County, Tennessee · 8 M. S. Fayetteville · Structure no. 520A3810003

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
97 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A381 over Washburn Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A381 over Washburn Branch in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2040. The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A381
CrossesWashburn Branch
Location8 M. S. Fayetteville
RouteCounty Highway 381
CountyLincoln County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.04165, -86.60782
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2020)
Projected traffic256 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$206,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A381 over Washburn Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A381 over Washburn 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A381 over Washburn Branch carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A381 over Washburn Branch?

The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A381 over Washburn Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.