US Bridges

Nfa 854 (sa 2701) over Branch

Fair

Gibson County, Tennessee · 5.2 MI NE JCT SR54&CROCK. · Structure no. 27S80310005

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
427
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 854 (sa 2701) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 854 (sa 2701) over Branch in Gibson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 427 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 683 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 854 (sa 2701)
CrossesBranch
Location5.2 MI NE JCT SR54&CROCK.
RouteCounty Highway 854
CountyGibson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.91636, -89.0098
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic427 (2021)
Projected traffic683 by 2042
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 854 (sa 2701) over Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 854 (sa 2701) 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 854 (sa 2701) over Branch carry?

About 427 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 854 (sa 2701) over Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nfa 854 (sa 2701) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.