US Bridges

Nfa 1591 (sa 2725) over Branch

Good

Gibson County, Tennessee · 5.3 MI E JCT SR5&SR54 · Structure no. 27015910001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
365
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1591 (sa 2725) over Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 1591 (sa 2725) over Branch in Gibson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 365 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 768 by 2039. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNfa 1591 (sa 2725)
CrossesBranch
Location5.3 MI E JCT SR5&SR54
RouteCounty Highway 1591
Coordinates36.00242, -88.83594
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 inspectionAugust 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic365 (2021)
Projected traffic768 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1591 (sa 2725) over Branch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1591 (sa 2725) over 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 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1591 (sa 2725) over Branch carry?

About 365 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1591 (sa 2725) over Branch?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1591 (sa 2725) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.