US Bridges

Nfa 1442 (sa 2405) over Branch

PoorPosted for load

Fayette County, Tennessee · 2.3 MI NW JCT SR18&SR57 · Structure no. 24S81130023

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
529
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1442 (sa 2405) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1442 (sa 2405) over Branch in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 529 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 846 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1442 (sa 2405)
CrossesBranch
Location2.3 MI NW JCT SR18&SR57
RouteCounty Highway 1442
CountyFayette County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.06652, -89.24287
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic529 (2021)
Projected traffic846 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1442 (sa 2405) over Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1442 (sa 2405) 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1442 (sa 2405) over Branch carry?

About 529 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1442 (sa 2405) over Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Nfa 1442 (sa 2405) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.