US Bridges

Nfa 1986 (sa 5906) over Branch

GoodPosted for load

Marshall County, Tennessee · 2.1 MI SE JCT I65&SR373 · Structure no. 59019860007

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
482
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1986 (sa 5906) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1986 (sa 5906) over Branch in Marshall County, Tennessee. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 482 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 578 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesNfa 1986 (sa 5906)
CrossesBranch
Location2.1 MI SE JCT I65&SR373
RouteCounty Highway 1986
Coordinates35.42269, -86.87328
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 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 rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic482 (2021)
Projected traffic578 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 1986 (sa 5906) over Branch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1986 (sa 5906) 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1986 (sa 5906) over Branch carry?

About 482 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1986 (sa 5906) over Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1986 (sa 5906) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.