US Bridges

Nfa 1977 (sa 5903) over Branch

Good

Marshall County, Tennessee · 4.5 MI SE JCT SR129&SR272 · Structure no. 59019770001

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
266
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1977 (sa 5903) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1977 (sa 5903) over Branch in Marshall County, Tennessee. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 266 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesNfa 1977 (sa 5903)
CrossesBranch
Location4.5 MI SE JCT SR129&SR272
RouteCounty Highway 1977
Coordinates35.26515, -86.73635
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic266 (2021)
Projected traffic640 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 1977 (sa 5903) over Branch built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1977 (sa 5903) 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1977 (sa 5903) over Branch carry?

About 266 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1977 (sa 5903) over Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1977 (sa 5903) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.