US Bridges

Nfa 2087 (sa 5607) over Branch

PoorPosted for load

Macon County, Tennessee · 8.5 M SW Red Boiling Sprg · Structure no. 56020870003

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2087 (sa 5607) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2087 (sa 5607) over Branch in Macon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 331 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2087 (sa 5607)
CrossesBranch
Location8.5 M SW Red Boiling Sprg
RouteCounty Highway 2087
CountyMacon County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.43293, -85.93697
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2021)
Projected traffic331 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$251,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2087 (sa 5607) over Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2087 (sa 5607) over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 2087 (sa 5607) over Branch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2087 (sa 5607) over Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2087 (sa 5607) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.