US Bridges

Nfa 1189 (sa 6105) over Branch

Good

Meigs County, Tennessee · 4 MI SW of Decatur · Structure no. 61011890001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
874
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1189 (sa 6105) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1189 (sa 6105) over Branch in Meigs 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 874 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,422 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNfa 1189 (sa 6105)
CrossesBranch
Location4 MI SW of Decatur
RouteCounty Highway 1189
Coordinates35.48327, -84.86812
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic874 (2021)
Projected traffic1,422 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 1189 (sa 6105) over Branch built?

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

What condition is Nfa 1189 (sa 6105) 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1189 (sa 6105) over Branch carry?

About 874 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1189 (sa 6105) over Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1189 (sa 6105) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.