US Bridges

Nfa 1781 (sa 4311) over Black Branch

Good

Humphreys County, Tennessee · 2 M. NW SR 13. · Structure no. 43017810001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
668
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1781 (sa 4311) over Black Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1781 (sa 4311) over Black Branch in Humphreys County, Tennessee. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 668 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 909 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 1781 (sa 4311)
CrossesBlack Branch
Location2 M. NW SR 13.
RouteCounty Highway 1781
Coordinates36.21648, -87.76112
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic668 (2021)
Projected traffic909 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 4311) over Black Branch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1781 (sa 4311) over Black 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1781 (sa 4311) over Black Branch carry?

About 668 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1781 (sa 4311) over Black Branch?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1781 (sa 4311) over Black Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.