US Bridges

Nfa 2094 (sa 5619) over Dry Branch

Good

Macon County, Tennessee · 4 M NW Red Boiling Spring · Structure no. 56020940003

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
87
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2094 (sa 5619) over Dry Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2094 (sa 5619) over Dry Branch in Macon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 87 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 88 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2094 (sa 5619)
CrossesDry Branch
Location4 M NW Red Boiling Spring
RouteCounty Highway 2094
CountyMacon County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.56262, -85.91
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87 (2021)
Projected traffic88 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 2094 (sa 5619) over Dry Branch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Nfa 2094 (sa 5619) over Dry 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 2094 (sa 5619) over Dry Branch carry?

About 87 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2094 (sa 5619) over Dry Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2094 (sa 5619) over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.