US Bridges

Nfa 1394 (sa 4603) over Baker Branch

Good

Johnson County, Tennessee · N of US321 at State Line · Structure no. 46013940003

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
369
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1394 (sa 4603) over Baker Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1394 (sa 4603) over Baker Branch in Johnson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 369 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 590 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 1394 (sa 4603)
CrossesBaker Branch
LocationN of US321 at State Line
RouteCounty Highway 1394
Coordinates36.33317, -81.92588
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic369 (2021)
Projected traffic590 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 1394 (sa 4603) over Baker Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1394 (sa 4603) over Baker 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1394 (sa 4603) over Baker Branch carry?

About 369 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1394 (sa 4603) over Baker Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1394 (sa 4603) over Baker Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.