US Bridges

Nfa 1043 (sa 0215) over Branch

Good

Bedford County, Tennessee · 4.5 M. Ne. Shelbyville. · Structure no. 02S62600003

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 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 culvert carrying Nfa 1043 (sa 0215) over Branch in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,364 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,040 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 79 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
Coordinates35.52164, -86.43964
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1043 (sa 0215) over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. 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 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1043 (sa 0215) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.