US Bridges

Nfa 912 (sa 9106) over California Branch

Fair

Wayne County, Tennessee · 0.2 MI W JCT NFA912&LAWRE · Structure no. 91009120003

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
346
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 912 (sa 9106) over California Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 912 (sa 9106) over California Branch in Wayne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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.

It carries about 346 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 482 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 912 (sa 9106)
CrossesCalifornia Branch
Location0.2 MI W JCT NFA912&LAWRE
RouteCounty Highway 912
CountyWayne County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.155, -87.5853
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic346 (2021)
Projected traffic482 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$115,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 912 (sa 9106) over California Branch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 912 (sa 9106) over California 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 912 (sa 9106) over California Branch carry?

About 346 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 912 (sa 9106) over California Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 912 (sa 9106) over California Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.