US Bridges

Nfa 1482 (sa 4909) over Branch

PoorPosted for load

Lauderdale County, Tennessee · 0.4 Mi. E. of SR3 · Structure no. 49014820005

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
444
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1482 (sa 4909) over Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1482 (sa 4909) over Branch in Lauderdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 444 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 710 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1482 (sa 4909)
CrossesBranch
Location0.4 Mi. E. of SR3
RouteCounty Highway 1482
CountyLauderdale County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.67356, -89.56461
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating10.7 US tons
Inventory rating5.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic444 (2021)
Projected traffic710 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$149,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1482 (sa 4909) over Branch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1482 (sa 4909) over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1482 (sa 4909) over Branch carry?

About 444 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1482 (sa 4909) over Branch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1482 (sa 4909) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.