US Bridges

Nfa 1985 (sa 2602) over Factory Branch

Good

Franklin County, Tennessee · North of US64 · Structure no. 26019850003

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1985 (sa 2602) over Factory Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa 1985 (sa 2602) over Factory Branch in Franklin County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 376 by 2041. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa 1985 (sa 2602)
CrossesFactory Branch
LocationNorth of US64
RouteCounty Highway 1985
Coordinates35.09981, -86.25919
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2021)
Projected traffic376 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 1985 (sa 2602) over Factory Branch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1985 (sa 2602) over Factory 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1985 (sa 2602) over Factory Branch carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1985 (sa 2602) over Factory Branch?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1985 (sa 2602) over Factory Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.