US Bridges

Nfa 1983 (sa 5901) over Branch

Fair

Marshall County, Tennessee · 4.6 MI SW JCT SR129&SR272 · Structure no. 59019830007

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1983 (sa 5901) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1983 (sa 5901) over Branch in Marshall County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 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 85 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1983 (sa 5901)
CrossesBranch
Location4.6 MI SW JCT SR129&SR272
RouteCounty Highway 1983
CountyMarshall County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.26126, -86.78937
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2021)
Projected traffic192 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$155,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1983 (sa 5901) over Branch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1983 (sa 5901) 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 1983 (sa 5901) over Branch carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1983 (sa 5901) over Branch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1983 (sa 5901) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.