US Bridges

Nfa 983 (sa 2825) over Branch

Fair

Giles County, Tennessee · 5 M NE of Elkton · Structure no. 28S62350007

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
403
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 983 (sa 2825) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 983 (sa 2825) over Branch in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 403 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 645 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 983 (sa 2825)
CrossesBranch
Location5 M NE of Elkton
RouteCounty Highway 983
CountyGiles County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.09945, -86.86218
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 inspectionMarch 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 rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic403 (2021)
Projected traffic645 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 983 (sa 2825) over Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 983 (sa 2825) 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 983 (sa 2825) over Branch carry?

About 403 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 983 (sa 2825) over Branch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 983 (sa 2825) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.