US Bridges

Nfa 1087 (sa 8022) over Branch

Fair

Smith County, Tennessee · 3.0 MI SE JCT SR80&MACON · Structure no. 80S61660007

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
319
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1087 (sa 8022) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1087 (sa 8022) over Branch in Smith County, Tennessee. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older 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 5 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 319 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1087 (sa 8022)
CrossesBranch
Location3.0 MI SE JCT SR80&MACON
RouteCounty Highway 1087
CountySmith County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.40785, -85.87029
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic319 (2021)
Projected traffic510 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1087 (sa 8022) over Branch built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1087 (sa 8022) 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1087 (sa 8022) over Branch carry?

About 319 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1087 (sa 8022) over Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Nfa 1087 (sa 8022) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.