US Bridges

Nfa 1989 (sa 6409) over Branch

Good

Moore County, Tennessee · 2.5 M NE of Lynchburg · Structure no. 64019890001

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
961
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1989 (sa 6409) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1989 (sa 6409) over Branch in Moore County, Tennessee. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 961 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,538 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 1989 (sa 6409)
CrossesBranch
Location2.5 M NE of Lynchburg
RouteCounty Highway 1989
Coordinates35.31003, -86.33804
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic961 (2021)
Projected traffic1,538 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 1989 (sa 6409) over Branch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1989 (sa 6409) 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 1989 (sa 6409) over Branch carry?

About 961 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1989 (sa 6409) over Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1989 (sa 6409) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.