US Bridges

Nfa 2722 over Branch

PoorClosed to traffic

Dyer County, Tennessee · 2.1 MI NW JCT SR78&SR182 · Structure no. 230A2450001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
164
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2722 over Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa 2722 over Branch in Dyer County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 164 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 242 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesNfa 2722
CrossesBranch
Location2.1 MI NW JCT SR78&SR182
RouteCounty Highway 2722
Coordinates36.13024, -89.42043
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
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; bridge has failed and is closed
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic164 (2021)
Projected traffic242 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 2722 over Branch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2722 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 2722 over Branch carry?

About 164 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2722 over Branch?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2722 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.