US Bridges

Nfa 1648 (sa 5739) over Branch

GoodPosted for load

Madison County, Tennessee · E. of Jackson · Structure no. 57016480001

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
531
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1648 (sa 5739) over Branch is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa 1648 (sa 5739) over Branch in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 531 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 832 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNfa 1648 (sa 5739)
CrossesBranch
LocationE. of Jackson
RouteCounty Highway 1648
Coordinates35.62611, -88.61719
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic531 (2021)
Projected traffic832 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$118,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1648 (sa 5739) over Branch built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1648 (sa 5739) over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1648 (sa 5739) over Branch carry?

About 531 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1648 (sa 5739) over Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1648 (sa 5739) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.