US Bridges

Nfa 834 (sa 8109) over Lewis Branch

Fair

Stewart County, Tennessee · 3MI.N.OF SR76;N.OF Atkins · Structure no. 81S62670005

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
575
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 834 (sa 8109) over Lewis Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 834 (sa 8109) over Lewis Branch in Stewart County, Tennessee. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 575 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 920 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 834 (sa 8109)
CrossesLewis Branch
Location3MI.N.OF SR76;N.OF Atkins
RouteCounty Highway 834
CountyStewart County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.52605, -87.73113
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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 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 span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic575 (2021)
Projected traffic920 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$116,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 834 (sa 8109) over Lewis Branch built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 834 (sa 8109) over Lewis 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 834 (sa 8109) over Lewis Branch carry?

About 575 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 834 (sa 8109) over Lewis Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 834 (sa 8109) over Lewis Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.