US Bridges

Nfa over Branch

Good

Dyer County, Tennessee · 1 MI W of Dyersburg · Structure no. 23057370001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,152
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa over Branch in Dyer County, Tennessee. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,152 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,512 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNfa
CrossesBranch
Location1 MI W of Dyersburg
RouteCity Street 5737
Coordinates36.03264, -89.40457
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,152 (2021)
Projected traffic2,512 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 over Branch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 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 over Branch carry?

About 1,152 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa over Branch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.