US Bridges

Nfa 1798 (sa 4315) over Baptist Branch

Fair

Humphreys County, Tennessee · 2 M. NE SR230. · Structure no. 43017980001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
278
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1798 (sa 4315) over Baptist Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1798 (sa 4315) over Baptist Branch in Humphreys County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 278 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 445 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1798 (sa 4315)
CrossesBaptist Branch
Location2 M. NE SR230.
RouteCounty Highway 1798
CountyHumphreys County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.98421, -87.64146
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic278 (2021)
Projected traffic445 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$473,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1798 (sa 4315) over Baptist Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1798 (sa 4315) over Baptist 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1798 (sa 4315) over Baptist Branch carry?

About 278 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1798 (sa 4315) over Baptist Branch?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1798 (sa 4315) over Baptist Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.