US Bridges

Nfa 1568 (sa 1715) over Branch

Good

Crockett County, Tennessee · 0.2 MI SE of Bells · Structure no. 17015680005

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
677
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1568 (sa 1715) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1568 (sa 1715) over Branch in Crockett County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 677 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,083 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1568 (sa 1715)
CrossesBranch
Location0.2 MI SE of Bells
RouteCounty Highway 1568
CountyCrockett County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.70644, -89.08164
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic677 (2021)
Projected traffic1,083 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 1568 (sa 1715) over Branch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1568 (sa 1715) 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1568 (sa 1715) over Branch carry?

About 677 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1568 (sa 1715) over Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1568 (sa 1715) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.