US Bridges

Nfa 860 (sa 2714) over Branch

Fair

Gibson County, Tennessee · 4.4 MI NE JCT SR76&SR77 · Structure no. 27008600015

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
721
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 1995, so it is 30 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 721 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,616 by 2040. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 860 (sa 2714)
CrossesBranch
Location4.4 MI NE JCT SR76&SR77
RouteCounty Highway 860
CountyGibson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.97514, -88.71758
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic721 (2021)
Projected traffic1,616 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
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 1995, making it 30 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 August 2023.

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

About 721 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

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

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 860 (sa 2714) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.