US Bridges

Nfa 1210 over Madisonville Branch

Fair

Monroe County, Tennessee · In Madisonville · Structure no. 62SR0330001

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,350
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1210 over Madisonville Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1210 over Madisonville Branch in Monroe County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 4,350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,848 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1210
CrossesMadisonville Branch
LocationIn Madisonville
RouteCity Street 1210
CountyMonroe County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.51972, -84.36053
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 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 rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,350 (2021)
Projected traffic6,848 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41 mi (66 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$80,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1210 over Madisonville Branch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1210 over Madisonville 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1210 over Madisonville Branch carry?

About 4,350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1210 over Madisonville Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1210 over Madisonville Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.