US Bridges

Nfa 1889 (sa 2831) over Branch

Fair

Giles County, Tennessee · 7.5 M N of Frankewing · Structure no. 28018890003

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
368
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1889 (sa 2831) over Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 1889 (sa 2831) over Branch in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 75 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 368 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 589 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1889 (sa 2831)
CrossesBranch
Location7.5 M N of Frankewing
RouteCounty Highway 1889
CountyGiles County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.29461, -86.89538
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic368 (2021)
Projected traffic589 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$88,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1889 (sa 2831) over Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Nfa 1889 (sa 2831) 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1889 (sa 2831) over Branch carry?

About 368 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1889 (sa 2831) over Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1889 (sa 2831) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.