US Bridges

Nfa 5487 over Factory Branch

Fair

Franklin County, Tennessee · 4.7 Mi.Sw.Of Winchester · Structure no. 26SR0150009

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
518
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 5487 over Factory Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 5487 over Factory Branch in Franklin County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, 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 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.

It carries about 518 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 704 by 2041. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 85.1 mi (137 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 5487
CrossesFactory Branch
Location4.7 Mi.Sw.Of Winchester
RouteCounty Highway 5487
CountyFranklin County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.12418, -86.19335
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic518 (2021)
Projected traffic704 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed85.1 mi (137 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 5487 over Factory Branch built?

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

What condition is Nfa 5487 over Factory 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 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 5487 over Factory Branch carry?

About 518 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 5487 over Factory Branch?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 5487 over Factory Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.