US Bridges

Nfa 2926 over Branch

FairPosted for load

Dyer County, Tennessee · 1.5 MI E of Dyersburg · Structure no. 230A5550009

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
939
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2926 over Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa 2926 over Branch in Dyer County, Tennessee. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 939 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,606 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2926
CrossesBranch
Location1.5 MI E of Dyersburg
RouteCounty Highway 2926
CountyDyer County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.04814, -89.31351
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic939 (2021)
Projected traffic1,606 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 2926 over Branch built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2926 over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 2926 over Branch carry?

About 939 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2926 over Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2926 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.