US Bridges

Nfa 1977 (sa 5903) over Branch

Fair

Marshall County, Tennessee · 1.1 MI SE JCT SR129&SR272 · Structure no. 59019770003

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 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 1965, 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 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 266 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 448 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1977 (sa 5903)
CrossesBranch
Location1.1 MI SE JCT SR129&SR272
RouteCounty Highway 1977
CountyMarshall County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.31633, -86.75307
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic266 (2021)
Projected traffic448 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1977 (sa 5903) 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 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 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1977 (sa 5903) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.