US Bridges

Nfa 1724 over Branch

Fair

Carroll County, Tennessee · 1.0 MI SW JCT SR1&SR219 · Structure no. 09017240001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,314
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1724 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1724 over Branch in Carroll County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,314 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,102 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1724
CrossesBranch
Location1.0 MI SW JCT SR1&SR219
RouteCounty Highway 1724
CountyCarroll County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.02611, -88.3665
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,314 (2021)
Projected traffic2,102 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1724 over Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1724 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 1724 over Branch carry?

About 1,314 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1724 over Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1724 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.