US Bridges

Nfa 880 over Branch

Fair

Gibson County, Tennessee · .1 Mi.N.Of Medina · Structure no. 27SR0430001

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,251
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 880 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 880 over Branch in Gibson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 1,251 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,002 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 880
CrossesBranch
Location.1 Mi.N.Of Medina
RouteCounty Highway 880
CountyGibson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.81014, -88.77042
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,251 (2021)
Projected traffic2,002 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 880 over Branch built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 880 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 880 over Branch carry?

About 1,251 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 880 over Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 880 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.