US Bridges

Nfa 944 (sa 4113) over Branch

Fair

Hickman County, Tennessee · 3 M East of Pinewood · Structure no. 41S61750007

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
982
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 944 (sa 4113) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 944 (sa 4113) over Branch in Hickman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 982 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,502 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 944 (sa 4113)
CrossesBranch
Location3 M East of Pinewood
RouteCounty Highway 944
CountyHickman County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.91179, -87.41566
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic982 (2021)
Projected traffic1,502 by 2041
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 944 (sa 4113) over Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 944 (sa 4113) 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 944 (sa 4113) over Branch carry?

About 982 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 944 (sa 4113) over Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nfa 944 (sa 4113) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.