US Bridges

Nfa 2081 (sa 8012) over Tanyard Branch

Good

Smith County, Tennessee · 4.6 MI NE JCT SR24&SR264 · Structure no. 80020810003

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2081 (sa 8012) over Tanyard Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2081 (sa 8012) over Tanyard Branch in Smith County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 33 vehicles a day, projected to reach 43 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2081 (sa 8012)
CrossesTanyard Branch
Location4.6 MI NE JCT SR24&SR264
RouteCounty Highway 2081
CountySmith County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.22557, -85.79663
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2021)
Projected traffic43 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2081 (sa 8012) over Tanyard Branch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2081 (sa 8012) over Tanyard Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 2081 (sa 8012) over Tanyard Branch carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Nfa 2081 (sa 8012) over Tanyard Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2081 (sa 8012) over Tanyard Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.