US Bridges

Nfa 1082 (sa 5603) over Branch

GoodPosted for load

Macon County, Tennessee · 10 M. Sw. Lafayette · Structure no. 56008700005

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
987
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1082 (sa 5603) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1082 (sa 5603) over Branch in Macon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 987 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,827 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1082 (sa 5603)
CrossesBranch
Location10 M. Sw. Lafayette
RouteCounty Highway 1082
CountyMacon County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.47132, -86.1157
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 statusPosted for load 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic987 (2021)
Projected traffic1,827 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$220,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1082 (sa 5603) over Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1082 (sa 5603) 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 1082 (sa 5603) over Branch carry?

About 987 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1082 (sa 5603) over Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1082 (sa 5603) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.