US Bridges

SR003 over Branch

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Obion County, Tennessee · 1KM SW of Walker Taner RD · Structure no. 66SR0030015

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,129
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR003 over Branch is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR003 over Branch in Obion County, Tennessee. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 13,129 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,808 by 2041. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR003
CrossesBranch
Location1KM SW of Walker Taner RD
RouteState Highway 3
CountyObion County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.39397, -89.09758
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,129 (2021)
Projected traffic19,808 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR003 over Branch built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR003 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 SR003 over Branch carry?

About 13,129 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR003 over Branch?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns SR003 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.