US Bridges

Nfa 1686 (sa 1213) over Branch

FairPosted for load

Chester County, Tennessee · 1.5 MI SE JCT SR100&SR200 · Structure no. 12016860003

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
296
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1686 (sa 1213) over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa 1686 (sa 1213) over Branch in Chester County, Tennessee. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 296 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 397 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1686 (sa 1213)
CrossesBranch
Location1.5 MI SE JCT SR100&SR200
RouteCounty Highway 1686
CountyChester County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.41167, -88.56052
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating14.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic296 (2021)
Projected traffic397 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$220,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1686 (sa 1213) over Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1686 (sa 1213) 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1686 (sa 1213) over Branch carry?

About 296 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1686 (sa 1213) over Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1686 (sa 1213) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.