US Bridges

Nfa 1658 (sa 5729) over Branch

Fair

Madison County, Tennessee · S. of Gibson · Structure no. 57016580003

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,687
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1658 (sa 5729) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1658 (sa 5729) over Branch in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 3,687 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,352 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1658 (sa 5729)
CrossesBranch
LocationS. of Gibson
RouteCounty Highway 1658
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.71997, -88.81381
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
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 rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,687 (2021)
Projected traffic6,352 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$244,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1658 (sa 5729) over Branch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1658 (sa 5729) 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 1658 (sa 5729) over Branch carry?

About 3,687 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1658 (sa 5729) over Branch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1658 (sa 5729) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.