US Bridges

Nfa 2732 over Branch

Fair

Decatur County, Tennessee · 2.2 Mi.S.Of Decaturville · Structure no. 20SR0690011

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
273
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2732 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2732 over Branch in Decatur County, Tennessee. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 273 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 437 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2732
CrossesBranch
Location2.2 Mi.S.Of Decaturville
RouteCounty Highway 2732
CountyDecatur County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.54364, -88.12536
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic273 (2021)
Projected traffic437 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 2732 over Branch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2732 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2732 over Branch carry?

About 273 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2732 over Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2732 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.