US Bridges

Nfa 812 (sa 0902) over Branch

Fair

Carroll County, Tennessee · 4.9 MI NW JCT SR1&SR104 · Structure no. 09008120005

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
510
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 812 (sa 0902) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 812 (sa 0902) over Branch in Carroll 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 816 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 812 (sa 0902)
CrossesBranch
Location4.9 MI NW JCT SR1&SR104
RouteCounty Highway 812
CountyCarroll County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.92586, -88.57603
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2021)
Projected traffic816 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 812 (sa 0902) over Branch built?

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

What condition is Nfa 812 (sa 0902) 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 812 (sa 0902) over Branch carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 812 (sa 0902) over Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 812 (sa 0902) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.