US Bridges

Nfa 1445 (sa 1711) over Branch

Fair

Crockett County, Tennessee · 2 MI NE of Friendship · Structure no. 17S80940001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
116
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1445 (sa 1711) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1445 (sa 1711) 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 116 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 186 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1445 (sa 1711)
CrossesBranch
Location2 MI NE of Friendship
RouteCounty Highway 1445
CountyCrockett County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.92036, -89.20872
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116 (2021)
Projected traffic186 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$265,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1445 (sa 1711) over Branch built?

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

What condition is Nfa 1445 (sa 1711) 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 1445 (sa 1711) over Branch carry?

About 116 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1445 (sa 1711) over Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1445 (sa 1711) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.