US Bridges

Nfa 827 over Branch

PoorPosted for load

Dyer County, Tennessee · 3.5 MI NE JCT SR20&SR104 · Structure no. 23008270001

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
759
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 827 over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa 827 over Branch in Dyer County, Tennessee. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 759 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,032 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 827
CrossesBranch
Location3.5 MI NE JCT SR20&SR104
RouteCounty Highway 827
CountyDyer County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.03471, -89.27997
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic759 (2021)
Projected traffic1,032 by 2041
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$214,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 827 over Branch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 827 over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 827 over Branch carry?

About 759 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 827 over Branch?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 827 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.