US Bridges

Nfa 1648 over Mchaney Branch

Good

Henderson County, Tennessee · 2.4 MI E of Madison Co. · Structure no. 39S80590007

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
335
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1648 over Mchaney Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1648 over Mchaney Branch in Henderson 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 335 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 1648
CrossesMchaney Branch
Location2.4 MI E of Madison Co.
RouteCounty Highway 1648
Coordinates35.64736, -88.57764
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic335 (2021)
Projected traffic640 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 1648 over Mchaney Branch built?

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

What condition is Nfa 1648 over Mchaney Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1648 over Mchaney Branch carry?

About 335 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1648 over Mchaney Branch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1648 over Mchaney Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.