US Bridges

Nfa 1541 over Branch

Good

Obion County, Tennessee · 1.1 MI NE JCT SR43&SR215 · Structure no. 66015410003

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
603
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1541 over Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 1541 over Branch in Obion County, Tennessee. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 603 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 912 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1541
CrossesBranch
Location1.1 MI NE JCT SR43&SR215
RouteCounty Highway 1541
CountyObion County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.49561, -88.85528
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic603 (2021)
Projected traffic912 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1541 over Branch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1541 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1541 over Branch carry?

About 603 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1541 over Branch?

The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1541 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.