US Bridges

Nfa 1983 (sa 5901) over Branch

FairPosted for load

Marshall County, Tennessee · 4 MI SW JCT SR129&SR272 · Structure no. 59019830009

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
85
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1983 (sa 5901) over Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 1983 (sa 5901) over Branch in Marshall County, Tennessee. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 100 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 85 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 27 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 MI SW JCT SR129&SR272
RouteCounty Highway 1983
CountyMarshall County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.28045, -86.80108
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2021)
Projected traffic192 by 2041
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

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 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1983 (sa 5901) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.