US Bridges

Nfa A119 over Dry Fork Branch

Fair

Wilson County, Tennessee · 0.8 MI East of SR109 · Structure no. 950A1190001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A119 over Dry Fork Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A119 over Dry Fork Branch in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A119
CrossesDry Fork Branch
Location0.8 MI East of SR109
RouteCounty Highway 0A119
CountyWilson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.27417, -86.4275
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2020)
Projected traffic192 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$214,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A119 over Dry Fork Branch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A119 over Dry Fork 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A119 over Dry Fork Branch carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A119 over Dry Fork Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A119 over Dry Fork Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.