US Bridges

Nfa 1786 (sa 9110) over Flippo Branch

Poor

Wayne County, Tennessee · 2.8 MI N JCT SR128&SR228 · Structure no. 91017860001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
368
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1786 (sa 9110) over Flippo Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1786 (sa 9110) over Flippo Branch in Wayne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 368 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 589 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1786 (sa 9110)
CrossesFlippo Branch
Location2.8 MI N JCT SR128&SR228
RouteCounty Highway 1786
CountyWayne County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.43755, -87.97172
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic368 (2021)
Projected traffic589 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$106,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1786 (sa 9110) over Flippo Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1786 (sa 9110) over Flippo Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Nfa 1786 (sa 9110) over Flippo Branch carry?

About 368 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1786 (sa 9110) over Flippo Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1786 (sa 9110) over Flippo Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.