US Bridges

Nfa 1047 (sa 7507) over Branch

Fair

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 4.8 MI SW JCT SR10&SR269 · Structure no. 75F00250001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
984
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1047 (sa 7507) over Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa 1047 (sa 7507) over Branch in Rutherford 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 984 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,574 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1047 (sa 7507)
CrossesBranch
Location4.8 MI SW JCT SR10&SR269
RouteCounty Highway 1047
CountyRutherford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.66974, -86.47587
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic984 (2021)
Projected traffic1,574 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$155,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1047 (sa 7507) over Branch built?

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

What condition is Nfa 1047 (sa 7507) 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1047 (sa 7507) over Branch carry?

About 984 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1047 (sa 7507) over Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1047 (sa 7507) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.