US Bridges

Nfa 2453 (sa 4527) over Branch

Good

Jefferson County, Tennessee · 2 MI N of SR34(US11E) · Structure no. 45024530009

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,037
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2453 (sa 4527) over Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 2453 (sa 4527) over Branch in Jefferson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,037 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,792 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNfa 2453 (sa 4527)
CrossesBranch
Location2 MI N of SR34(US11E)
RouteCounty Highway 2453
Coordinates36.12176, -83.58244
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,037 (2021)
Projected traffic1,792 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 2453 (sa 4527) over Branch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2453 (sa 4527) over 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 2453 (sa 4527) over Branch carry?

About 1,037 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2453 (sa 4527) over Branch?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2453 (sa 4527) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.