Nfa 5568 (sa 5708) over Branch
GoodMadison County, Tennessee · 3.4 MI SE JCT SR1&SR138 · Structure no. 57S81960017
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 58 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 112
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa 5568 (sa 5708) over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa 5568 (sa 5708) over Branch in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 60 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.
It carries about 112 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa 5568 (sa 5708) over Branch built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Nfa 5568 (sa 5708) 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 5568 (sa 5708) over Branch carry?
About 112 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Nfa 5568 (sa 5708) over Branch?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa 5568 (sa 5708) over Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.