US Bridges

Nfa 1902 (sa 2827) over Branch

Good

Giles County, Tennessee · 3 M N of Frankewing · Structure no. 28019020001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
127
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1902 (sa 2827) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1902 (sa 2827) over Branch in Giles 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 127 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 203 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNfa 1902 (sa 2827)
CrossesBranch
Location3 M N of Frankewing
RouteCounty Highway 1902
Coordinates35.22428, -86.85589
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic127 (2021)
Projected traffic203 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1902 (sa 2827) over Branch built?

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

What condition is Nfa 1902 (sa 2827) over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1902 (sa 2827) over Branch carry?

About 127 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1902 (sa 2827) over Branch?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1902 (sa 2827) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.