US Bridges

Nfa 1611 (sa 3502) over Branch

Fair

Hardeman County, Tennessee · Saulsbury Missi State Li · Structure no. 35016110001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
265
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1611 (sa 3502) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1611 (sa 3502) over Branch in Hardeman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 265 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1611 (sa 3502)
CrossesBranch
LocationSaulsbury Missi State Li
RouteCounty Highway 1611
CountyHardeman County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.04161, -89.08569
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic265 (2021)
Projected traffic336 by 2041
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$283,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1611 (sa 3502) over Branch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1611 (sa 3502) 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1611 (sa 3502) over Branch carry?

About 265 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1611 (sa 3502) over Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1611 (sa 3502) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.