US Bridges

Nfa 2594 (sa 3021) over Branch

FairPosted for load

Greene County, Tennessee · Just W of Baileyton · Structure no. 30S23710007

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,016
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2594 (sa 3021) over Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 2594 (sa 3021) over Branch in Greene County, Tennessee. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,016 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,626 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2594 (sa 3021)
CrossesBranch
LocationJust W of Baileyton
RouteCounty Highway 2594
CountyGreene County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.33058, -82.84185
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating10.7 US tons
Inventory rating8.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,016 (2021)
Projected traffic1,626 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 of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$202,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2594 (sa 3021) over Branch built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2594 (sa 3021) 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 2594 (sa 3021) over Branch carry?

About 1,016 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2594 (sa 3021) over Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2594 (sa 3021) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.