US Bridges

Nfa 1995 (sa 6401) over Branch

Fair

Moore County, Tennessee · 7 M NW of Lynchburg · Structure no. 64019950003

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
274
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1995 (sa 6401) over Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1995 (sa 6401) over Branch in Moore County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 274 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 438 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1995 (sa 6401)
CrossesBranch
Location7 M NW of Lynchburg
RouteCounty Highway 1995
CountyMoore County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.32944, -86.47848
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic274 (2021)
Projected traffic438 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 1995 (sa 6401) over Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1995 (sa 6401) 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1995 (sa 6401) over Branch carry?

About 274 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1995 (sa 6401) over Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1995 (sa 6401) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.