US Bridges

Nfa 900 (sa 4008) over Branch

Good

Henry County, Tennessee · 1.6 Mi. E. of SR77 · Structure no. 40S80240003

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
829
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 900 (sa 4008) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 900 (sa 4008) over Branch in Henry County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 829 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,326 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 900 (sa 4008)
CrossesBranch
Location1.6 Mi. E. of SR77
RouteCounty Highway 5741
Coordinates36.24261, -88.28572
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic829 (2021)
Projected traffic1,326 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 900 (sa 4008) over Branch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 900 (sa 4008) over 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 900 (sa 4008) over Branch carry?

About 829 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 900 (sa 4008) over Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 900 (sa 4008) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.