US Bridges

Nfa 1782 (sa 9105) over Davis Branch

Fair

Wayne County, Tennessee · 5.1 MI S JCT SR15&SR114 · Structure no. 91017820001

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
285
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1782 (sa 9105) over Davis Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1782 (sa 9105) over Davis Branch in Wayne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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.

It carries about 285 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 397 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1782 (sa 9105)
CrossesDavis Branch
Location5.1 MI S JCT SR15&SR114
RouteCounty Highway 1782
CountyWayne County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.23972, -87.91645
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic285 (2021)
Projected traffic397 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$110,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1782 (sa 9105) over Davis Branch built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1782 (sa 9105) over Davis 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1782 (sa 9105) over Davis Branch carry?

About 285 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1782 (sa 9105) over Davis Branch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1782 (sa 9105) over Davis Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.