US Bridges

Nfa 2389 (sa 7612) over Branch

Fair

Scott County, Tennessee · E Off US27 at Winfield · Structure no. 76023890001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,233
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2389 (sa 7612) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2389 (sa 7612) over Branch in Scott County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 1,233 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,973 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2389 (sa 7612)
CrossesBranch
LocationE Off US27 at Winfield
RouteCity Street 2389
CountyScott County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.55348, -84.4508
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,233 (2021)
Projected traffic1,973 by 2042
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$160,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2389 (sa 7612) over Branch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2389 (sa 7612) 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2389 (sa 7612) over Branch carry?

About 1,233 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2389 (sa 7612) over Branch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2389 (sa 7612) over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.