US Bridges

Nfa 936 (sa 2812) over Branch

Fair

Giles County, Tennessee · 8.5 M. Nw. Pulaski. · Structure no. 28F00140007

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
683
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 936 (sa 2812) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 936 (sa 2812) over Branch in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 683 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,093 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 936 (sa 2812)
CrossesBranch
Location8.5 M. Nw. Pulaski.
RouteCounty Highway 936
CountyGiles County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.26437, -87.18861
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic683 (2021)
Projected traffic1,093 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$121,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 936 (sa 2812) over Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 936 (sa 2812) 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 936 (sa 2812) over Branch carry?

About 683 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 936 (sa 2812) over Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 936 (sa 2812) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.