US Bridges

Nfa 2483 over Branch

Poor

Gibson County, Tennessee · 2.6 Mi.N.Of Trenton · Structure no. 27SR0050023

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,076
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2483 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2483 over Branch in Gibson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,076 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,608 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2483
CrossesBranch
Location2.6 Mi.N.Of Trenton
RouteCounty Highway 2483
CountyGibson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.02328, -88.96259
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,076 (2021)
Projected traffic4,608 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$301,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2483 over Branch built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2483 over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 2483 over Branch carry?

About 3,076 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2483 over Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Nfa 2483 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.