US Bridges

Nfa 945 (sa 8106) over Morgan Branch

Fair

Stewart County, Tennessee · 1 Mi.S-E of Bumpus Mills · Structure no. 81S61120005

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
613
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 945 (sa 8106) over Morgan Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 945 (sa 8106) over Morgan Branch in Stewart County, Tennessee. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 613 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 981 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 945 (sa 8106)
CrossesMorgan Branch
Location1 Mi.S-E of Bumpus Mills
RouteCounty Highway 945
CountyStewart County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.58862, -87.83365
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic613 (2021)
Projected traffic981 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$70,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 945 (sa 8106) over Morgan Branch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 945 (sa 8106) over Morgan 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 945 (sa 8106) over Morgan Branch carry?

About 613 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 945 (sa 8106) over Morgan Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 945 (sa 8106) over Morgan Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.