US Bridges

Nfa 801 (sa 7918) over Branch

Poor

Shelby County, Tennessee · Woodstock-Cuba RD · Structure no. 79008070005

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
397
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 801 (sa 7918) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 801 (sa 7918) over Branch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 397 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 608 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 801 (sa 7918)
CrossesBranch
LocationWoodstock-Cuba RD
RouteCounty Highway 801
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.32439, -89.99267
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic397 (2021)
Projected traffic608 by 2041
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 801 (sa 7918) over Branch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 801 (sa 7918) over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 801 (sa 7918) over Branch carry?

About 397 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 801 (sa 7918) over Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 801 (sa 7918) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.