US Bridges

Nfa 860 (sa 2714) over Branch

Fair

Gibson County, Tennessee · 5.0 MI NW JCT SR43&SR77 · Structure no. 27008600005

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,059
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 860 (sa 2714) over Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 860 (sa 2714) over Branch in Gibson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 1,059 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,694 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 860 (sa 2714)
CrossesBranch
Location5.0 MI NW JCT SR43&SR77
RouteCounty Highway 860
CountyGibson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.97658, -88.81458
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 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 loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,059 (2021)
Projected traffic1,694 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 860 (sa 2714) over Branch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 860 (sa 2714) over 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 860 (sa 2714) over Branch carry?

About 1,059 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 860 (sa 2714) over Branch?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 860 (sa 2714) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.