US Bridges

Nfa 1191 (sa 5422) over Bivins Branch

Fair

McMinn County, Tennessee · 9 MI West of I75 · Structure no. 54S42720007

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
414
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1191 (sa 5422) over Bivins Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1191 (sa 5422) over Bivins Branch in McMinn County, Tennessee. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 414 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 662 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1191 (sa 5422)
CrossesBivins Branch
Location9 MI West of I75
RouteCounty Highway 1191
CountyMcMinn County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.57891, -84.61936
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic414 (2021)
Projected traffic662 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 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 1191 (sa 5422) over Bivins Branch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1191 (sa 5422) over Bivins 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 1191 (sa 5422) over Bivins Branch carry?

About 414 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1191 (sa 5422) over Bivins Branch?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1191 (sa 5422) over Bivins Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.