US Bridges

Nfa 840 (sa 2411) over Branch

PoorPosted for load

Fayette County, Tennessee · 4.7 MI W JCT SR15&HARDEMA · Structure no. 24015530007

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
236
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 840 (sa 2411) over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa 840 (sa 2411) over Branch in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 236 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 378 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 840 (sa 2411)
CrossesBranch
Location4.7 MI W JCT SR15&HARDEMA
RouteCounty Highway 840
CountyFayette County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.30894, -89.27214
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating10.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic236 (2021)
Projected traffic378 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$143,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 840 (sa 2411) over Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 840 (sa 2411) over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 840 (sa 2411) over Branch carry?

About 236 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 840 (sa 2411) over Branch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 840 (sa 2411) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.