US Bridges

Nfa A136 over Goose Branch

FairPosted for load

Moore County, Tennessee · 2 M South of Lynchburg · Structure no. 640A1360001

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A136 over Goose Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A136 over Goose Branch in Moore County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 270 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 432 by 2042. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A136
CrossesGoose Branch
Location2 M South of Lynchburg
RouteCounty Highway 136
CountyMoore County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.26061, -86.39104
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2020)
Projected traffic432 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$424,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A136 over Goose Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Nfa A136 over Goose 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A136 over Goose Branch carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A136 over Goose Branch?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A136 over Goose Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.