US Bridges

Nfa 2482 over Branch

Fair

Gibson County, Tennessee · In Rutherford City Limits · Structure no. 27SR0050031

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,514
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2482 over Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 2482 over Branch in Gibson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 98 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 5 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 1,514 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,422 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2482
CrossesBranch
LocationIn Rutherford City Limits
RouteCity Street 2482
CountyGibson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.11028, -88.98956
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,514 (2021)
Projected traffic2,422 by 2042
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$64,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2482 over Branch built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is Nfa 2482 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 2482 over Branch carry?

About 1,514 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2482 over Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2482 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.