US Bridges

Nfa 962 (sa 2830) over Branch

Good

Giles County, Tennessee · 4.5 M. S. Lynnville. · Structure no. 28S62380003

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,116
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 962 (sa 2830) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 962 (sa 2830) over Branch in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 1,116 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,786 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 962 (sa 2830)
CrossesBranch
Location4.5 M. S. Lynnville.
RouteCounty Highway 962
Coordinates35.32486, -86.99149
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,116 (2021)
Projected traffic1,786 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 962 (sa 2830) over Branch built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 962 (sa 2830) 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 962 (sa 2830) over Branch carry?

About 1,116 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 962 (sa 2830) over Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 962 (sa 2830) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.