US Bridges

Nfa 2084 (sa 8016) over Branch

Poor

Smith County, Tennessee · 7.0 MI NE JCT SR85&SR263 · Structure no. 80020840005

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 1940
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
179
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2084 (sa 8016) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2084 (sa 8016) over Branch in Smith County, Tennessee. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1940, so it is 106 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.

It carries about 179 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 286 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2084 (sa 8016)
CrossesBranch
Location7.0 MI NE JCT SR85&SR263
RouteCounty Highway 2084
CountySmith County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.37303, -85.83285
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic179 (2021)
Projected traffic286 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$485,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2084 (sa 8016) over Branch built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1940.

What condition is Nfa 2084 (sa 8016) 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 2084 (sa 8016) over Branch carry?

About 179 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2084 (sa 8016) over Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2084 (sa 8016) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.