US Bridges

Nfa A231 over Hopewell Branch

Fair

Stewart County, Tennessee · 1 MI NW of Throckmorton · Structure no. 810A2140001

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A231 over Hopewell Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A231 over Hopewell Branch in Stewart County, Tennessee. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A231
CrossesHopewell Branch
Location1 MI NW of Throckmorton
RouteCounty Highway 231
CountyStewart County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.43813, -87.66953
Functional classRural Local

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic64 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 A231 over Hopewell Branch built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A231 over Hopewell 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A231 over Hopewell Branch carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A231 over Hopewell Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A231 over Hopewell Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.