US Bridges

Nfa 1793 (sa 8102) over Branch

Good

Stewart County, Tennessee · 3MI.SOUTH of Dover · Structure no. 81S62130001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
739
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1793 (sa 8102) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1793 (sa 8102) over Branch in Stewart County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 739 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,182 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1793 (sa 8102)
CrossesBranch
Location3MI.SOUTH of Dover
RouteCounty Highway 1793
CountyStewart County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.41428, -87.8283
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic739 (2021)
Projected traffic1,182 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1793 (sa 8102) over Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1793 (sa 8102) over 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1793 (sa 8102) over Branch carry?

About 739 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1793 (sa 8102) over Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Nfa 1793 (sa 8102) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.