US Bridges

Nfa 872 (sa 5733) over Branch

Fair

Madison County, Tennessee · 3.8 MI SW JCT SR1&SR152 · Structure no. 57015810015

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,829
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 872 (sa 5733) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 872 (sa 5733) over Branch in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,829 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,832 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 872 (sa 5733)
CrossesBranch
Location3.8 MI SW JCT SR1&SR152
RouteCounty Highway 872
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.75029, -88.74384
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
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,829 (2021)
Projected traffic2,832 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 872 (sa 5733) over Branch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 872 (sa 5733) 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 872 (sa 5733) over Branch carry?

About 1,829 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 872 (sa 5733) over Branch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 872 (sa 5733) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.