US Bridges

Nfa 1180 (sa 2503) over Long Branch

GoodPosted for load

Fentress County, Tennessee · 1.5 MI East of US 127 · Structure no. 25S42420003

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,460
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1180 (sa 2503) over Long Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1180 (sa 2503) over Long Branch in Fentress County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 75 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,460 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,304 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesNfa 1180 (sa 2503)
CrossesLong Branch
Location1.5 MI East of US 127
RouteCounty Highway 1180
Coordinates36.25898, -84.96108
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,460 (2021)
Projected traffic2,304 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 1180 (sa 2503) over Long Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Nfa 1180 (sa 2503) over Long 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 1180 (sa 2503) over Long Branch carry?

About 1,460 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1180 (sa 2503) over Long Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1180 (sa 2503) over Long Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.