US Bridges

Nfa 1781 (sa 4203) over Branch

Fair

Houston County, Tennessee · 2.3 M S of Tenn Ridge · Structure no. 42S63650003

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
481
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1781 (sa 4203) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1781 (sa 4203) over Branch in Houston County, Tennessee. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 481 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 637 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1781 (sa 4203)
CrossesBranch
Location2.3 M S of Tenn Ridge
RouteCounty Highway 1781
CountyHouston County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.28377, -87.76918
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic481 (2021)
Projected traffic637 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 1781 (sa 4203) over Branch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1781 (sa 4203) 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1781 (sa 4203) over Branch carry?

About 481 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1781 (sa 4203) over Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1781 (sa 4203) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.