US Bridges

Nfa 1648 (sa 5739) over Branch

Good

Madison County, Tennessee · 0.1 MI E of Henderson CO · Structure no. 57016480003

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 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 prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 1648 (sa 5739) over Branch in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 531 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 832 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1648 (sa 5739)
CrossesBranch
Location0.1 MI E of Henderson CO
RouteCounty Highway 1648
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.63664, -88.60353
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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 1648 (sa 5739) over Branch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 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 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1648 (sa 5739) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.