US Bridges

Nfa 5554 (sa 1208) over Branch

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Chester County, Tennessee · 0.8 MI North of SR100 · Structure no. 12F00050003

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
739
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 5554 (sa 1208) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 5554 (sa 1208) over Branch in Chester County, Tennessee. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 739 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,286 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 5554 (sa 1208)
CrossesBranch
Location0.8 MI North of SR100
RouteCounty Highway 5554
CountyChester County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.42267, -88.70411
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic739 (2021)
Projected traffic1,286 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 5554 (sa 1208) over Branch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 5554 (sa 1208) 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 5554 (sa 1208) over Branch carry?

About 739 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 5554 (sa 1208) over Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 5554 (sa 1208) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.