US Bridges

Nfa 2095 (sa 5604) over Sullivan Branch

Good

Macon County, Tennessee · 3 M S of Lafayette · Structure no. 56020950001

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,175
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2095 (sa 5604) over Sullivan Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2095 (sa 5604) over Sullivan Branch in Macon County, Tennessee. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,175 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,467 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2095 (sa 5604)
CrossesSullivan Branch
Location3 M S of Lafayette
RouteCounty Highway 2095
CountyMacon County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.47815, -86.03018
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum 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 length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,175 (2021)
Projected traffic1,467 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 2095 (sa 5604) over Sullivan Branch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2095 (sa 5604) over Sullivan 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 2095 (sa 5604) over Sullivan Branch carry?

About 1,175 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2095 (sa 5604) over Sullivan Branch?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2095 (sa 5604) over Sullivan Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.