US Bridges

Nfa 1495 (sa 4925) over Chambers Branch

Good

Lauderdale County, Tennessee · 2 Mi. S. of Dyer Co. · Structure no. 49S80260007

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
323
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1495 (sa 4925) over Chambers Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 1495 (sa 4925) over Chambers Branch in Lauderdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 323 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 429 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 1495 (sa 4925)
CrossesChambers Branch
Location2 Mi. S. of Dyer Co.
RouteCounty Highway 1495
Coordinates35.93311, -89.44219
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

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

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

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

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

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1495 (sa 4925) over Chambers Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.