US Bridges

Nfa 1200 (sa 6208) over Kinser Branch

Good

Monroe County, Tennessee · At CO Li.-Old Athens RD · Structure no. 62F00240003

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,379
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1200 (sa 6208) over Kinser Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1200 (sa 6208) over Kinser Branch in Monroe County, Tennessee. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 1,379 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,256 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 1200 (sa 6208)
CrossesKinser Branch
LocationAt CO Li.-Old Athens RD
RouteCounty Highway 1200
Coordinates35.48817, -84.45161
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,379 (2021)
Projected traffic2,256 by 2040
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1200 (sa 6208) over Kinser Branch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1200 (sa 6208) over Kinser 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1200 (sa 6208) over Kinser Branch carry?

About 1,379 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1200 (sa 6208) over Kinser Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1200 (sa 6208) over Kinser Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.