US Bridges

Nfa 2733 over Sheepneck Branch

Fair

Maury County, Tennessee · 3.85 Mi.N. Jct. SH 20 · Structure no. 60SR0060003

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
365
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2733 over Sheepneck Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2733 over Sheepneck Branch in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 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 365 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 592 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).

CarriesNfa 2733
CrossesSheepneck Branch
Location3.85 Mi.N. Jct. SH 20
RouteCounty Highway 2733
Coordinates35.48348, -87.23752
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic365 (2021)
Projected traffic592 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed67.7 mi (109 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 2733 over Sheepneck Branch built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2733 over Sheepneck 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2733 over Sheepneck Branch carry?

About 365 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2733 over Sheepneck Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nfa 2733 over Sheepneck Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.