US Bridges

Nfa 2088 (sa 8501) over Welch Branch

Fair

Trousdale County, Tennessee · In Hartsville · Structure no. 85020880001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
946
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2088 (sa 8501) over Welch Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2088 (sa 8501) over Welch Branch in Trousdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 946 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,824 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2088 (sa 8501)
CrossesWelch Branch
LocationIn Hartsville
RouteCity Street 2088
CountyTrousdale County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.3918, -86.1786
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic946 (2021)
Projected traffic1,824 by 2041
Trucks2%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2088 (sa 8501) over Welch Branch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2088 (sa 8501) over Welch 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 2088 (sa 8501) over Welch Branch carry?

About 946 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2088 (sa 8501) over Welch Branch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2088 (sa 8501) over Welch Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.