US Bridges

Nfa 966 (sa 2817) over Branch

Good

Giles County, Tennessee · 12 M. N. Pulaski. · Structure no. 28F00530007

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
739
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 966 (sa 2817) over Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 966 (sa 2817) over Branch in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 739 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,182 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 966 (sa 2817)
CrossesBranch
Location12 M. N. Pulaski.
RouteCounty Highway 966
CountyGiles County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.3288, -87.0378
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic739 (2021)
Projected traffic1,182 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$149,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 966 (sa 2817) over Branch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 966 (sa 2817) 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 966 (sa 2817) over Branch carry?

About 739 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 966 (sa 2817) over Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 966 (sa 2817) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.