US Bridges

Nfa 1697 (sa 3913) over Olive Branch

Fair

Henderson County, Tennessee · 3 MI N of SR114 · Structure no. 39S81340001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
394
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1697 (sa 3913) over Olive Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 1697 (sa 3913) over Olive Branch in Henderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 394 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 896 by 2038. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 1697 (sa 3913)
CrossesOlive Branch
Location3 MI N of SR114
RouteCounty Highway 1697
Coordinates35.73136, -88.36964
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic394 (2021)
Projected traffic896 by 2038
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 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 1697 (sa 3913) over Olive Branch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1697 (sa 3913) over Olive 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1697 (sa 3913) over Olive Branch carry?

About 394 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1697 (sa 3913) over Olive Branch?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1697 (sa 3913) over Olive Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.