US Bridges

Nfa 1540 (sa 2405) over Branch

Good

Fayette County, Tennessee · 5.3 MI SE JCT SR57&SR76 · Structure no. 24015400013

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
163
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1540 (sa 2405) over Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 1540 (sa 2405) over Branch in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 163 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 261 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1540 (sa 2405)
CrossesBranch
Location5.3 MI SE JCT SR57&SR76
RouteCounty Highway 1540
CountyFayette County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.00481, -89.32702
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic163 (2021)
Projected traffic261 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 1540 (sa 2405) over Branch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1540 (sa 2405) over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1540 (sa 2405) over Branch carry?

About 163 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1540 (sa 2405) over Branch?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1540 (sa 2405) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.