US Bridges

Nfa 2164 (sa 7703) over Branch

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Sequatchie County, Tennessee · .3 MI East of US 127 · Structure no. 77021640003

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
384
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2164 (sa 7703) over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Nfa 2164 (sa 7703) over Branch in Sequatchie County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 384 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2164 (sa 7703)
CrossesBranch
Location.3 MI East of US 127
RouteCounty Highway 2164
CountySequatchie County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.31154, -85.4312
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic384 (2021)
Projected traffic336 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 2164 (sa 7703) over Branch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2164 (sa 7703) 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2164 (sa 7703) over Branch carry?

About 384 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2164 (sa 7703) over Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2164 (sa 7703) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.