US Bridges

Nfa 1134 (sa 0405) over Branch

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Bledsoe County, Tennessee · 2MI East of US 127 · Structure no. 04011340007

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
484
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1134 (sa 0405) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1134 (sa 0405) over Branch in Bledsoe County, Tennessee. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 484 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 624 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1134 (sa 0405)
CrossesBranch
Location2MI East of US 127
RouteCounty Highway 1134
CountyBledsoe County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.52835, -85.23128
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic484 (2021)
Projected traffic624 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$463,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1134 (sa 0405) over Branch built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1134 (sa 0405) 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1134 (sa 0405) over Branch carry?

About 484 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1134 (sa 0405) over Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1134 (sa 0405) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.