US Bridges

Nfa 1630 (sa 1207) over Branch

Good

Chester County, Tennessee · 3.3 MI NE JCT SR100&SR125 · Structure no. 12016300001

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
646
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1630 (sa 1207) over Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1630 (sa 1207) over Branch in Chester County, Tennessee. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 646 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 781 by 2041. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesNfa 1630 (sa 1207)
CrossesBranch
Location3.3 MI NE JCT SR100&SR125
RouteCounty Highway 1630
Coordinates35.427, -88.83503
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic646 (2021)
Projected traffic781 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 1630 (sa 1207) over Branch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1630 (sa 1207) over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1630 (sa 1207) over Branch carry?

About 646 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1630 (sa 1207) over Branch?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1630 (sa 1207) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.