US Bridges

Nfa 1032 (sa 5909) over Ledford Branch

Good

Marshall County, Tennessee · 3.2 MI SE JCT SR50&SR271 · Structure no. 59F00120009

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
499
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1032 (sa 5909) over Ledford Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Nfa 1032 (sa 5909) over Ledford Branch in Marshall County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 85 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 499 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1032 (sa 5909)
CrossesLedford Branch
Location3.2 MI SE JCT SR50&SR271
RouteCounty Highway 1032
CountyMarshall County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.4103, -86.64944
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic499 (2021)
Projected traffic720 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 1032 (sa 5909) over Ledford Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Nfa 1032 (sa 5909) over Ledford 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 1032 (sa 5909) over Ledford Branch carry?

About 499 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1032 (sa 5909) over Ledford Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1032 (sa 5909) over Ledford Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.