US Bridges

Nfa 1540 (sa 2405) over Branch

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, Tennessee · 1.5 MI SW JCT SR57&SR76 · Structure no. 24S81130001

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
143 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
499
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1540 (sa 2405) over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa 1540 (sa 2405) over Branch in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 499 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 808 by 2041. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1540 (sa 2405)
CrossesBranch
Location1.5 MI SW JCT SR57&SR76
RouteCounty Highway 1540
CountyFayette County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.05239, -89.4175
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.3 US tons
Inventory rating14.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic499 (2021)
Projected traffic808 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1540 (sa 2405) over Branch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

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

About 499 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

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

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1540 (sa 2405) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.