US Bridges

Nfa 1566 (sa 3810) over Branch

Fair

Haywood County, Tennessee · 4.8 MI SW JCT SR54&CROCKE · Structure no. 38015660007

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1566 (sa 3810) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1566 (sa 3810) over Branch in Haywood County, Tennessee. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1566 (sa 3810)
CrossesBranch
Location4.8 MI SW JCT SR54&CROCKE
RouteCounty Highway 1566
CountyHaywood County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.70506, -89.26405
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2021)
Projected traffic275 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1566 (sa 3810) over Branch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1566 (sa 3810) 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 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1566 (sa 3810) over Branch carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1566 (sa 3810) over Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1566 (sa 3810) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.