US Bridges

Nfa 2092 (sa 5601) over Branch

Good

Macon County, Tennessee · 3.1 M S of Eulia · Structure no. 56S62150003

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
487
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2092 (sa 5601) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2092 (sa 5601) over Branch in Macon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 487 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 782 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 2092 (sa 5601)
CrossesBranch
Location3.1 M S of Eulia
RouteCounty Highway 2092
Coordinates36.48088, -86.15266
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic487 (2021)
Projected traffic782 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2092 (sa 5601) over Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2092 (sa 5601) over 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 2092 (sa 5601) over Branch carry?

About 487 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2092 (sa 5601) over Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nfa 2092 (sa 5601) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.