US Bridges

Nfa 1082 (sa 5603) over Barbers Branch

Fair

Macon County, Tennessee · 4.75 M SW of Lafayette · Structure no. 56S62890009

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
987
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1082 (sa 5603) over Barbers Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1082 (sa 5603) over Barbers Branch in Macon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older 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 5 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 987 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,827 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1082 (sa 5603)
CrossesBarbers Branch
Location4.75 M SW of Lafayette
RouteCounty Highway 1082
CountyMacon County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.49022, -86.10188
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic987 (2021)
Projected traffic1,827 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$136,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1082 (sa 5603) over Barbers Branch built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1082 (sa 5603) over Barbers 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1082 (sa 5603) over Barbers Branch carry?

About 987 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1082 (sa 5603) over Barbers Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1082 (sa 5603) over Barbers Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.