US Bridges

Nfa 1035 (sa 5224) over Branch

Good

Lincoln County, Tennessee · 8 M. N. Fayetteville. · Structure no. 52S42840007

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1035 (sa 5224) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1035 (sa 5224) over Branch in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1035 (sa 5224)
CrossesBranch
Location8 M. N. Fayetteville.
RouteCounty Highway 735
CountyLincoln County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.26505, -86.55925
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 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 rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic160 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1035 (sa 5224) over Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1035 (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 1035 (sa 5224) over Branch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1035 (sa 5224) over Branch?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1035 (sa 5224) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.