US Bridges

Nfa 826 (sa 2307) over Branch

Fair

Dyer County, Tennessee · 5 MI E SR78 · Structure no. 23S80960007

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,423
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 826 (sa 2307) over Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 826 (sa 2307) over Branch in Dyer County, Tennessee. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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.

It carries about 1,423 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,707 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 31 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
Location5 MI E SR78
RouteCounty Highway 826
CountyDyer County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.11813, -89.3569
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 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 826 (sa 2307) over Branch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 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 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 826 (sa 2307) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.