US Bridges

Nfa 1442 (sa 2405) over Branch

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Fayette County, Tennessee · 3.1 MI E JCT SR76&SR193 · Structure no. 24S81130033

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
529
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1442 (sa 2405) over Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 1442 (sa 2405) over Branch in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 529 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 563 by 2041. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1442 (sa 2405)
CrossesBranch
Location3.1 MI E JCT SR76&SR193
RouteCounty Highway 1442
CountyFayette County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.15536, -89.31358
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic529 (2021)
Projected traffic563 by 2041
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 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1442 (sa 2405) over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 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 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1442 (sa 2405) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.