US Bridges

Nfa 1165 (sa 7110) over Branch

Fair

Putnam County, Tennessee · 2MI South of I40 · Structure no. 71S43970001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,751
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1165 (sa 7110) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1165 (sa 7110) over Branch in Putnam County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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.

It carries about 2,751 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,352 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1165 (sa 7110)
CrossesBranch
Location2MI South of I40
RouteCounty Highway 1165
CountyPutnam County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.1091, -85.62955
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,751 (2021)
Projected traffic2,352 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 1165 (sa 7110) over Branch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1165 (sa 7110) over 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 1165 (sa 7110) over Branch carry?

About 2,751 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1165 (sa 7110) over Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1165 (sa 7110) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.