US Bridges

Nfa 1482 (sa 4909) over Branch of Hatchie River

Good

Lauderdale County, Tennessee · 5 Mi. W. of Haywood Co. · Structure no. 49014820007

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
71
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1482 (sa 4909) over Branch of Hatchie River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1482 (sa 4909) over Branch of Hatchie River in Lauderdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 71 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1482 (sa 4909)
CrossesBranch of Hatchie River
Location5 Mi. W. of Haywood Co.
RouteCounty Highway 1482
CountyLauderdale County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.65155, -89.51392
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2021)
Projected traffic114 by 2042
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 1482 (sa 4909) over Branch of Hatchie River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1482 (sa 4909) over Branch of Hatchie River 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 December 2023.

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

About 71 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

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

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1482 (sa 4909) over Branch of Hatchie River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.