US Bridges

Nfa 869 (sa 3506) over Branch

Fair

Hardeman County, Tennessee · 2.5 MI NE of Middleton · Structure no. 35S80810001

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,159
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 869 (sa 3506) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 869 (sa 3506) over Branch in Hardeman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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.

It carries about 1,159 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 869 (sa 3506)
CrossesBranch
Location2.5 MI NE of Middleton
RouteCounty Highway 869
CountyHardeman County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.08344, -88.85782
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,159 (2021)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2040
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 869 (sa 3506) over Branch built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 869 (sa 3506) 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 869 (sa 3506) over Branch carry?

About 1,159 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 869 (sa 3506) over Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 869 (sa 3506) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.