US Bridges

Nfa 1714 (sa 0903) over Branch

FairPosted for load

Carroll County, Tennessee · 2.6 MI NE JCT SR104&SR220 · Structure no. 09017140003

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
462
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1714 (sa 0903) over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa 1714 (sa 0903) over Branch in Carroll County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 462 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 739 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1714 (sa 0903)
CrossesBranch
Location2.6 MI NE JCT SR104&SR220
RouteCounty Highway 1714
CountyCarroll County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.91733, -88.60014
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length76 ft (23.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic462 (2021)
Projected traffic739 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$934,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1714 (sa 0903) over Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1714 (sa 0903) 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 1714 (sa 0903) over Branch carry?

About 462 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1714 (sa 0903) over Branch?

The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1714 (sa 0903) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.