US Bridges

Nfa 1474 (sa 2414) over Branch

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, Tennessee · 1.5 MI NE JCT SR1&SR59 · Structure no. 24014740005

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
397
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1474 (sa 2414) over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa 1474 (sa 2414) over Branch in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 397 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 635 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1474 (sa 2414)
CrossesBranch
Location1.5 MI NE JCT SR1&SR59
RouteCounty Highway 1474
CountyFayette County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.38579, -89.44933
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic397 (2021)
Projected traffic635 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$85,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1474 (sa 2414) over Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1474 (sa 2414) 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1474 (sa 2414) over Branch carry?

About 397 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1474 (sa 2414) over Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1474 (sa 2414) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.