US Bridges

Nfa A113 over Rt Fk Dry Branch

Good

Warren County, Tennessee · 1 MI S of SR56 · Structure no. 890A1130003

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A113 over Rt Fk Dry Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa A113 over Rt Fk Dry Branch in Warren County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNfa A113
CrossesRt Fk Dry Branch
Location1 MI S of SR56
RouteCounty Highway 113
Coordinates35.77538, -85.79438
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic320 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$124,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A113 over Rt Fk Dry Branch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A113 over Rt Fk Dry 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 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A113 over Rt Fk Dry Branch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A113 over Rt Fk Dry Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A113 over Rt Fk Dry Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.