US Bridges

Nfa 825 over Branch

Fair

Crockett County, Tennessee · 2.6 MI NW JCT SR20&SR189 · Structure no. 17008250001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
376
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 825 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 825 over Branch in Crockett County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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.

It carries about 376 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 602 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 825
CrossesBranch
Location2.6 MI NW JCT SR20&SR189
RouteCity Street 825
CountyCrockett County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.92508, -89.23558
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic376 (2021)
Projected traffic602 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 825 over Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 825 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 825 over Branch carry?

About 376 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 825 over Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 825 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.