US Bridges

Nfa 5694 over Branch

Fair

Lawrence County, Tennessee · 1.3 Mi.E.Of Lawrenceburg · Structure no. 50SR0150011

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,083
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 5694 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 5694 over Branch in Lawrence County, Tennessee. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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.

It carries about 5,083 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,966 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.2 mi (129 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 5694
CrossesBranch
Location1.3 Mi.E.Of Lawrenceburg
RouteState Highway 5694
CountyLawrence County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.23352, -87.28326
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,083 (2021)
Projected traffic8,966 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.2 mi (129 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$250,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 5694 over Branch built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 5694 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 5694 over Branch carry?

About 5,083 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 5694 over Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 5694 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.