US Bridges

Nfa 925 (sa 4303) over Bucket Branch

Fair

Humphreys County, Tennessee · 4 M. W. SR13. · Structure no. 43S63480013

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
498
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 925 (sa 4303) over Bucket Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 925 (sa 4303) over Bucket Branch in Humphreys County, Tennessee. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 498 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 797 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 925 (sa 4303)
CrossesBucket Branch
Location4 M. W. SR13.
RouteCounty Highway 925
CountyHumphreys County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.01465, -87.82785
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic498 (2021)
Projected traffic797 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$109,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 925 (sa 4303) over Bucket Branch built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 925 (sa 4303) over Bucket 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 925 (sa 4303) over Bucket Branch carry?

About 498 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 925 (sa 4303) over Bucket Branch?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 925 (sa 4303) over Bucket Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.