US Bridges

Nfa A001 (sa 4904) over Branch

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Lauderdale County, Tennessee · Cooper Creek RD · Structure no. 490A0010003

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A001 (sa 4904) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A001 (sa 4904) over Branch in Lauderdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 672 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A001 (sa 4904)
CrossesBranch
LocationCooper Creek RD
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyLauderdale County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.6637, -89.60545
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2020)
Projected traffic672 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 A001 (sa 4904) over Branch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A001 (sa 4904) over 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A001 (sa 4904) over Branch carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A001 (sa 4904) over Branch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A001 (sa 4904) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.