US Bridges

Nfa 1296 over Branch

Fair

Jefferson County, Tennessee · E. Dumplin Valley Road · Structure no. 45S24650005

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,045
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1296 over Branch is a concrete slab carrying Nfa 1296 over Branch in Jefferson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 3,045 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,256 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1296
CrossesBranch
LocationE. Dumplin Valley Road
RouteCounty Highway 1296
CountyJefferson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.06218, -83.45555
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,045 (2021)
Projected traffic4,256 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1296 over Branch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1296 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1296 over Branch carry?

About 3,045 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1296 over Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1296 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.