US Bridges

Nfa 1502 (sa 2317) over Branch

Good

Dyer County, Tennessee · 3 MI W of Gibson Co. · Structure no. 23015020001

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
323
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1502 (sa 2317) over Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1502 (sa 2317) over Branch in Dyer County, Tennessee. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 323 vehicles a day, projected to reach 517 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1502 (sa 2317)
CrossesBranch
Location3 MI W of Gibson Co.
RouteCounty Highway 1502
CountyDyer County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.06071, -89.23686
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic323 (2021)
Projected traffic517 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 1502 (sa 2317) over Branch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1502 (sa 2317) 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1502 (sa 2317) over Branch carry?

About 323 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Nfa 1502 (sa 2317) over Branch?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1502 (sa 2317) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.