US Bridges

Nfa 876 (sa 5511) over Branch

Fair

McNairy County, Tennessee · In City of Selmer · Structure no. 55S81190009

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
888
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 876 (sa 5511) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 876 (sa 5511) over Branch in McNairy County, Tennessee. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 888 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 876 (sa 5511)
CrossesBranch
LocationIn City of Selmer
RouteCity Street 876
CountyMcNairy County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.17253, -88.6023
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic888 (2021)
Projected traffic1,440 by 2040
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 876 (sa 5511) over Branch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 876 (sa 5511) 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 876 (sa 5511) over Branch carry?

About 888 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 876 (sa 5511) over Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 876 (sa 5511) over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.