US Bridges

Nfa 1502 (sa 2317) over Branch

Poor

Dyer County, Tennessee · 2 MI N of SR104 · Structure no. 23015020009

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
323
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1502 (sa 2317) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1502 (sa 2317) over Branch in Dyer 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 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.

It carries about 323 vehicles a day, projected to reach 438 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1502 (sa 2317)
CrossesBranch
Location2 MI N of SR104
RouteCounty Highway 1502
CountyDyer County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.05525, -89.20144
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic323 (2021)
Projected traffic438 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$80,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1502 (sa 2317) over Branch built?

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

What condition is Nfa 1502 (sa 2317) 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 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 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1502 (sa 2317) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.