US Bridges

Nfa 838 (sa 2407) over Branch

Fair

Fayette County, Tennessee · 1.5 MI SE JCT SR15&SR76 · Structure no. 24F00310003

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,717
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 838 (sa 2407) over Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 838 (sa 2407) over Branch in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 2,717 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,264 by 2040. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 838 (sa 2407)
CrossesBranch
Location1.5 MI SE JCT SR15&SR76
RouteCounty Highway 838
CountyFayette County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.225, -89.33555
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionAugust 2024
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 rating59.6 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 width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,717 (2021)
Projected traffic3,264 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 838 (sa 2407) over Branch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 838 (sa 2407) 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 838 (sa 2407) over Branch carry?

About 2,717 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 838 (sa 2407) over Branch?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 838 (sa 2407) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.