Nfa 940 (sa 2815) over Rhea Branch
Giles County, Tennessee · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Nfa 940 (sa 2815) over Rhea Branch in Giles County, Tennessee, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the culvert, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 435 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2021).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 181 of the 321 inventoried bridges in Giles County rated good (56.4%); 5 (1.6%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated February 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous concrete culvert |
| Length | about 37 ft |
| Location | 8 M. SW. Lynnville. |
| NBI structure number | 28F00200001 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | February 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Tennessee department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Giles County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I65 over Brown Branch | 1964 | 27,317 | Good |
| I65 over I65RL/INDIAN CR &nfa A75 | 1965 | 27,317 | Fair |
| I65 over I65LL/INDIAN CR &nfa A75 | 1965 | 27,317 | Fair |
| I65 over Branch | 1965 | 27,317 | Good |
| I65 over Branch | 1965 | 27,317 | Fair |
| I65 over I65 / Bunker Hill Rd | 1965 | 27,317 | Good |
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