US Bridges

Nfa 1444 (sa 5728) over Branch

Fair

Madison County, Tennessee · 5.0 MI SW JCT SR5&SR43 · Structure no. 57014440013

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,433
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1444 (sa 5728) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert 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 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 5,433 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,272 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1444 (sa 5728)
CrossesBranch
Location5.0 MI SW JCT SR5&SR43
RouteCounty Highway 1444
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.71339, -88.90867
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,433 (2021)
Projected traffic6,272 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$223,000 (2021 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 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Nfa 1444 (sa 5728) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.