US Bridges

Nfa 850 (sa 1719) over Branch

Fair

Crockett County, Tennessee · 3.4 MI E of Gadsden · Structure no. 17008500009

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
202
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 850 (sa 1719) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 850 (sa 1719) over Branch in Crockett County, Tennessee. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 202 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 323 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 850 (sa 1719)
CrossesBranch
Location3.4 MI E of Gadsden
RouteCounty Highway 850
CountyCrockett County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.78078, -88.93858
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic202 (2021)
Projected traffic323 by 2042
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 850 (sa 1719) over Branch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 850 (sa 1719) 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 850 (sa 1719) over Branch carry?

About 202 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 850 (sa 1719) over Branch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 850 (sa 1719) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.