US Bridges

Nfa A114 over Brindley Branch

FairPosted for load

Putnam County, Tennessee · 5 MI N of Buffalo Valley · Structure no. 710A1140001

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A114 over Brindley Branch is a steel culvert carrying Nfa A114 over Brindley Branch in Putnam County, Tennessee. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A114
CrossesBrindley Branch
Location5 MI N of Buffalo Valley
RouteCounty Highway 114
CountyPutnam County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.20813, -85.79104
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic32 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$158,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A114 over Brindley Branch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A114 over Brindley 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 A114 over Brindley Branch carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A114 over Brindley Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A114 over Brindley Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.