Nfa 2185 (sa 8801) over Harper Branch
Van Buren County, Tennessee · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Nfa 2185 (sa 8801) over Harper Branch in Van Buren 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 1984, making it 41 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 262 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2021).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 6 of the 37 inventoried bridges in Van Buren County rated good (16.2%); 0 (0.0%) 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 October 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 32 ft |
| Location | 2MI From Warren Co Line |
| NBI structure number | 88021850005 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | October 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 Van Buren County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fap 111 over Caney Fork River | 1997 | 5,778 | Fair |
| Fap 111 over Caney Fork River | 1966 | 5,778 | Fair |
| Fap 1 over Caney Fork River | 1995 | 5,696 | Good |
| Fap 1 over Caney Fork River | 1995 | 5,696 | Fair |
| Fap 111 over Dry Fork Creek | 1979 | 5,135 | Fair |
| Fas 284 over SR-111 | 2012 | 1,023 | Fair |
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