US Bridges

Nfa 1444 (sa 5728) over Branch

FairPosted for load

Madison County, Tennessee · East of Crockett CO Line · Structure no. 57014440007

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,433
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1444 (sa 5728) over Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 1444 (sa 5728) over Branch in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,433 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,693 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1444 (sa 5728)
CrossesBranch
LocationEast of Crockett CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 1444
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.67447, -88.90594
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,433 (2021)
Projected traffic8,693 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$236,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1444 (sa 5728) over Branch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1444 (sa 5728) 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 1444 (sa 5728) over Branch carry?

About 5,433 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1444 (sa 5728) over Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1444 (sa 5728) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.