US Bridges

Nfa 1495 (sa 4925) over Branch

Fair

Lauderdale County, Tennessee · 6 Mi. W. of Halls · Structure no. 49S80260005

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
323
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1495 (sa 4925) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1495 (sa 4925) over Branch in Lauderdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 323 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 429 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1495 (sa 4925)
CrossesBranch
Location6 Mi. W. of Halls
RouteCounty Highway 1495
CountyLauderdale County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.91247, -89.44725
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic323 (2021)
Projected traffic429 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1495 (sa 4925) over Branch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1495 (sa 4925) 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1495 (sa 4925) over Branch carry?

About 323 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1495 (sa 4925) over Branch?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1495 (sa 4925) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.