US Bridges

Nfa 826 (sa 2307) over Branch

Fair

Dyer County, Tennessee · 1.5 MI E SR78 · Structure no. 23S80960001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,423
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 826 (sa 2307) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 826 (sa 2307) over Branch in Dyer County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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.

It carries about 1,423 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,707 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 826 (sa 2307)
CrossesBranch
Location1.5 MI E SR78
RouteCounty Highway 826
CountyDyer County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.11345, -89.36043
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,423 (2021)
Projected traffic1,707 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$94,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 826 (sa 2307) over Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 826 (sa 2307) 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 826 (sa 2307) over Branch carry?

About 1,423 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 826 (sa 2307) over Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 826 (sa 2307) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.