US Bridges

Nfa 1066 over Brown Branch

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Tennessee · N of SR353 in Telford · Structure no. 90S23860007

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,468
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1066 over Brown Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1066 over Brown Branch in Washington County, Tennessee. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 5 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 2,468 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,949 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1066
CrossesBrown Branch
LocationN of SR353 in Telford
RouteCounty Highway 1066
CountyWashington County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.2502, -82.5437
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.3 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,468 (2021)
Projected traffic3,949 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$271,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1066 over Brown Branch built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1066 over Brown 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1066 over Brown Branch carry?

About 2,468 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1066 over Brown Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1066 over Brown Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.