US Bridges

Nfa 2161 (sa 5802) over Branch

Good

Marion County, Tennessee · 2.0 MI SE JCT SR2&SR150 · Structure no. 58021610001

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,716
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2161 (sa 5802) over Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 2161 (sa 5802) over Branch in Marion County, Tennessee. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 1,716 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,720 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNfa 2161 (sa 5802)
CrossesBranch
Location2.0 MI SE JCT SR2&SR150
RouteCounty Highway 2161
Coordinates35.05877, -85.59832
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,716 (2021)
Projected traffic2,720 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$571,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2161 (sa 5802) over Branch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2161 (sa 5802) 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2161 (sa 5802) over Branch carry?

About 1,716 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2161 (sa 5802) over Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2161 (sa 5802) over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.