US Bridges

Nfa 1144 (sa 7102) over Branch

Good

Putnam County, Tennessee · 4MI North of I40 · Structure no. 71F00090003

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1144 (sa 7102) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1144 (sa 7102) over Branch in Putnam County, Tennessee. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNfa 1144 (sa 7102)
CrossesBranch
Location4MI North of I40
RouteCounty Highway 1144
Coordinates36.1371, -85.74366
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2021)
Projected traffic600 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Nfa 1144 (sa 7102) over Branch built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1144 (sa 7102) 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1144 (sa 7102) over Branch carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1144 (sa 7102) over Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1144 (sa 7102) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.