US Bridges

Nfa 1675 (sa 1205) over Branch

PoorPosted for load

Chester County, Tennessee · 1.3 MI West of SR 225 · Structure no. 12016750001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
198
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1675 (sa 1205) over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa 1675 (sa 1205) over Branch in Chester County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 198 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1675 (sa 1205)
CrossesBranch
Location1.3 MI West of SR 225
RouteCounty Highway 1675
CountyChester County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.35244, -88.72511
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating20.7 US tons
Inventory rating9.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic198 (2021)
Projected traffic240 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$395,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1675 (sa 1205) over Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1675 (sa 1205) over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1675 (sa 1205) over Branch carry?

About 198 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1675 (sa 1205) over Branch?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1675 (sa 1205) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.