US Bridges

Nfa 1043 (sa 0215) over Branch

Fair

Bedford County, Tennessee · 4.5 M. Ne. Shelbyville. · Structure no. 02S62600001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,364
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1043 (sa 0215) over Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Nfa 1043 (sa 0215) over Branch in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 4,364 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,040 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1043 (sa 0215)
CrossesBranch
Location4.5 M. Ne. Shelbyville.
RouteCounty Highway 1043
CountyBedford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.54048, -86.4183
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,364 (2021)
Projected traffic7,040 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$161,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1043 (sa 0215) over Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1043 (sa 0215) over 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Nfa 1043 (sa 0215) over Branch carry?

About 4,364 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1043 (sa 0215) over Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1043 (sa 0215) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.