US Bridges

Nfa 1409 (sa 5736) over Branch

Fair

Madison County, Tennessee · 2.6 MI SE JCT SR1&SR20 · Structure no. 57014090007

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
814
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1409 (sa 5736) over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa 1409 (sa 5736) over Branch in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 814 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,312 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1409 (sa 5736)
CrossesBranch
Location2.6 MI SE JCT SR1&SR20
RouteCounty Highway 1409
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.64275, -88.72672
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic814 (2021)
Projected traffic1,312 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1409 (sa 5736) over Branch built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Nfa 1409 (sa 5736) 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1409 (sa 5736) over Branch carry?

About 814 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1409 (sa 5736) over Branch?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1409 (sa 5736) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.