US Bridges

Nfa 877 (sa 5731) over Branch

Fair

Madison County, Tennessee · 2 MI N of I40 · Structure no. 57S81820003

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,494
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 877 (sa 5731) over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa 877 (sa 5731) over Branch in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 6 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 4,494 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,944 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 877 (sa 5731)
CrossesBranch
Location2 MI N of I40
RouteCounty Highway 877
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.70428, -88.80347
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,494 (2021)
Projected traffic6,944 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$488,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 877 (sa 5731) over Branch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 877 (sa 5731) 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 877 (sa 5731) over Branch carry?

About 4,494 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 877 (sa 5731) over Branch?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 877 (sa 5731) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.