US Bridges

Nfa 838 (sa 2407) over Branch

Fair

Fayette County, Tennessee · 2.9 MI SE JCT SR15&SR76 · Structure no. 24F00310013

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,161
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 838 (sa 2407) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 838 (sa 2407) over Branch in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5 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 1,161 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,824 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 838 (sa 2407)
CrossesBranch
Location2.9 MI SE JCT SR15&SR76
RouteCounty Highway 838
CountyFayette County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.21183, -89.31714
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,161 (2021)
Projected traffic1,824 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$136,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 838 (sa 2407) over Branch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 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 1,161 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

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

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 838 (sa 2407) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.