US Bridges

Nfa 1030 (sa 6410) over Branch

Fair

Moore County, Tennessee · 3 M NE of Lynchburg · Structure no. 64S42870001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
951
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1030 (sa 6410) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1030 (sa 6410) over Branch in Moore County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 6 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 951 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,522 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1030 (sa 6410)
CrossesBranch
Location3 M NE of Lynchburg
RouteCounty Highway 1030
CountyMoore County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.31229, -86.33262
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic951 (2021)
Projected traffic1,522 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 1030 (sa 6410) over Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1030 (sa 6410) 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 1030 (sa 6410) over Branch carry?

About 951 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1030 (sa 6410) over Branch?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1030 (sa 6410) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.