US Bridges

Nfa A209 over Branch

PoorPosted for load

Scott County, Tennessee · .88 M NW of Robbins · Structure no. 760A2830001

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A209 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A209 over Branch in Scott County, Tennessee. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A209
CrossesBranch
Location.88 M NW of Robbins
RouteCounty Highway 209
CountyScott County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.35975, -84.59735
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2020)
Projected traffic96 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$194,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A209 over Branch built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A209 over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A209 over Branch carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A209 over Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A209 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.