US Bridges

Nfa 2187 (sa 8912) over Long Hollow Branch

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Warren County, Tennessee · 3MI West of SR 56 · Structure no. 89021870001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
539
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2187 (sa 8912) over Long Hollow Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2187 (sa 8912) over Long Hollow Branch in Warren County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 539 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 816 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2187 (sa 8912)
CrossesLong Hollow Branch
Location3MI West of SR 56
RouteCounty Highway 2187
CountyWarren County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.80243, -85.84605
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic539 (2021)
Projected traffic816 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 2187 (sa 8912) over Long Hollow Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2187 (sa 8912) over Long Hollow 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 2187 (sa 8912) over Long Hollow Branch carry?

About 539 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2187 (sa 8912) over Long Hollow Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2187 (sa 8912) over Long Hollow Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.