US Bridges

Nfa 955 over Branch

Fair

Lewis County, Tennessee · Salem RD · Structure no. 51009550001

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
295
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 955 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 955 over Branch in Lewis County, Tennessee. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 295 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 384 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 955
CrossesBranch
LocationSalem RD
RouteCounty Highway 955
CountyLewis County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.59175, -87.462
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic295 (2021)
Projected traffic384 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 955 over Branch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 955 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 955 over Branch carry?

About 295 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 955 over Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 955 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.