US Bridges

Nfa 2173 (sa 8902) over Keel Branch

Good

Warren County, Tennessee · 1MI West of SR108 · Structure no. 89021730001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
494
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2173 (sa 8902) over Keel Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2173 (sa 8902) over Keel Branch in Warren County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 494 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 790 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 2173 (sa 8902)
CrossesKeel Branch
Location1MI West of SR108
RouteCounty Highway 2173
Coordinates35.58696, -85.87424
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic494 (2021)
Projected traffic790 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 2173 (sa 8902) over Keel Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2173 (sa 8902) over Keel 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 2173 (sa 8902) over Keel Branch carry?

About 494 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2173 (sa 8902) over Keel Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nfa 2173 (sa 8902) over Keel Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.