US Bridges

Nfa 1114 (sa 8907) over Owen Branch

FairPosted for load

Warren County, Tennessee · 2 MI North of SR 55 · Structure no. 89S42900013

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
709
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1114 (sa 8907) over Owen Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 1114 (sa 8907) over Owen Branch in Warren County, Tennessee. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 709 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,085 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1114 (sa 8907)
CrossesOwen Branch
Location2 MI North of SR 55
RouteCounty Highway 1114
CountyWarren County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.66435, -85.86465
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic709 (2021)
Projected traffic1,085 by 2041
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$542,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1114 (sa 8907) over Owen Branch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1114 (sa 8907) over Owen 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Nfa 1114 (sa 8907) over Owen Branch carry?

About 709 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1114 (sa 8907) over Owen Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1114 (sa 8907) over Owen Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.