US Bridges

Nfa 1482 (sa 4909) over Branch

Fair

Lauderdale County, Tennessee · 3 Mi. W. of Haywood Co. · Structure no. 49014820011

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
71
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1482 (sa 4909) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1482 (sa 4909) over Branch in Lauderdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 71 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1482 (sa 4909)
CrossesBranch
Location3 Mi. W. of Haywood Co.
RouteCounty Highway 1482
CountyLauderdale County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.66733, -89.49841
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1984, making it 41 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 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Nfa 1482 (sa 4909) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.