US Bridges

Nfa A735 (sa 5224) over Branch

Good

Lincoln County, Tennessee · 4 M. Ne. Fayetteville. · Structure no. 52S42840003

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
780
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A735 (sa 5224) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A735 (sa 5224) over Branch in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 780 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,248 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A735 (sa 5224)
CrossesBranch
Location4 M. Ne. Fayetteville.
RouteCounty Highway 735
CountyLincoln County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.19778, -86.53313
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic780 (2020)
Projected traffic1,248 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$85,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A735 (sa 5224) over Branch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A735 (sa 5224) 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A735 (sa 5224) over Branch carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A735 (sa 5224) over Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A735 (sa 5224) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.