US Bridges

Nfa 1980 (sa 6404) over Branch

Good

Moore County, Tennessee · 2.3 M NW of Lynchburg · Structure no. 64019800005

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1940
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
201
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1980 (sa 6404) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1980 (sa 6404) over Branch in Moore County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1940, so it is 95 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 201 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 322 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 1980 (sa 6404)
CrossesBranch
Location2.3 M NW of Lynchburg
RouteCounty Highway 1980
Coordinates35.31363, -86.39602
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic201 (2021)
Projected traffic322 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1980 (sa 6404) over Branch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1940.

What condition is Nfa 1980 (sa 6404) 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1980 (sa 6404) over Branch carry?

About 201 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1980 (sa 6404) over Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1980 (sa 6404) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.