US Bridges

Nfa 1022 (sa 3905) over Branch

FairPosted for load

Henderson County, Tennessee · 2.7 MI N of Scotts Hill · Structure no. 39003070013

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1022 (sa 3905) over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa 1022 (sa 3905) over Branch in Henderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 384 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1022 (sa 3905)
CrossesBranch
Location2.7 MI N of Scotts Hill
RouteCounty Highway 1022
CountyHenderson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.55761, -88.2857
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length68 ft (20.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2021)
Projected traffic384 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1022 (sa 3905) over Branch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1022 (sa 3905) 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1022 (sa 3905) over Branch carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1022 (sa 3905) over Branch?

The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1022 (sa 3905) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.