US Bridges

Nfa 1155 (sa 0409) over Mill Branch

Fair

Bledsoe County, Tennessee · 3MI East of US 127 · Structure no. 04S42630003

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
263
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1155 (sa 0409) over Mill Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 1155 (sa 0409) over Mill Branch in Bledsoe County, Tennessee. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 263 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2040. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNfa 1155 (sa 0409)
CrossesMill Branch
Location3MI East of US 127
RouteCounty Highway 1155
Coordinates35.67495, -85.09017
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic263 (2021)
Projected traffic144 by 2040
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1155 (sa 0409) over Mill Branch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1155 (sa 0409) over Mill 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1155 (sa 0409) over Mill Branch carry?

About 263 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1155 (sa 0409) over Mill Branch?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1155 (sa 0409) over Mill Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.