US Bridges

Nfa 1482 (sa 4909) over Branch

FairPosted for load

Lauderdale County, Tennessee · 5 Mi. W. of Haywood Co. · Structure no. 49014820009

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
71
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1482 (sa 4909) over Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1482 (sa 4909) over Branch in Lauderdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 71 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1482 (sa 4909)
CrossesBranch
Location5 Mi. W. of Haywood Co.
RouteCounty Highway 1482
CountyLauderdale County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.66661, -89.51192
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.2 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$314,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1482 (sa 4909) 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 December 2023.

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

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

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

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1482 (sa 4909) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.