US Bridges

Nfa 905 (sa 0304) over Branch

Fair

Benton County, Tennessee · 4.8 MI E JCT SR69&I40 · Structure no. 03F03480003

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
413
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 905 (sa 0304) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 905 (sa 0304) over Branch in Benton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 413 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 661 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesNfa 905 (sa 0304)
CrossesBranch
Location4.8 MI E JCT SR69&I40
RouteCounty Highway 905
CountyBenton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.84268, -87.99896
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic413 (2021)
Projected traffic661 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$89,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 905 (sa 0304) over Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 905 (sa 0304) 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 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 905 (sa 0304) over Branch carry?

About 413 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 905 (sa 0304) over Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 905 (sa 0304) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.