US Bridges

Nfa 1344 (sa 3006) over Branch

FairPosted for load

Greene County, Tennessee · 3.2 M SW of SR350-SR351 J · Structure no. 30F00340007

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
953
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1344 (sa 3006) over Branch is a concrete slab carrying Nfa 1344 (sa 3006) over Branch in Greene County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1970, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 953 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,352 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1344 (sa 3006)
CrossesBranch
Location3.2 M SW of SR350-SR351 J
RouteCounty Highway 1344
CountyGreene County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.06485, -82.79826
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic953 (2021)
Projected traffic1,352 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$121,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1344 (sa 3006) over Branch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Nfa 1344 (sa 3006) 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Nfa 1344 (sa 3006) over Branch carry?

About 953 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1344 (sa 3006) over Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1344 (sa 3006) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.