US Bridges

Nfa 1376 over Branch

Fair

Cannon County, Tennessee · N. Raedyville & W. Co.Ln. · Structure no. 08SR0010017

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,631
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1376 over Branch is a concrete slab carrying Nfa 1376 over Branch in Cannon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 101 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 5 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 1,631 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,576 by 2041. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1376
CrossesBranch
LocationN. Raedyville & W. Co.Ln.
RouteCounty Highway 1376
CountyCannon County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.82672, -86.17212
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,631 (2021)
Projected traffic2,576 by 2041
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$223,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1376 over Branch built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is Nfa 1376 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1376 over Branch carry?

About 1,631 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1376 over Branch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1376 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.