US Bridges

Nfa 865 (sa 3504) over Branch

FairPosted for load

Hardeman County, Tennessee · 0.7 MI S of Bolivar · Structure no. 35S82320003

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,768
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 865 (sa 3504) over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa 865 (sa 3504) over Branch in Hardeman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,768 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,544 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 865 (sa 3504)
CrossesBranch
Location0.7 MI S of Bolivar
RouteCounty Highway 865
CountyHardeman County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.2305, -88.00018
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,768 (2021)
Projected traffic2,544 by 2041
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$235,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 865 (sa 3504) over Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 865 (sa 3504) 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 865 (sa 3504) over Branch carry?

About 1,768 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 865 (sa 3504) over Branch?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 865 (sa 3504) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.