US Bridges

Nfa 5440 (sa 7905) over Branch

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Shelton RD - Shelby CO · Structure no. 79014520003

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,085
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 5440 (sa 7905) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 5440 (sa 7905) over Branch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 2,085 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,174 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 5440 (sa 7905)
CrossesBranch
LocationShelton RD - Shelby CO
RouteCounty Highway 5440
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.07921, -89.68552
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,085 (2021)
Projected traffic2,174 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 5440 (sa 7905) over Branch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 5440 (sa 7905) 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 5440 (sa 7905) over Branch carry?

About 2,085 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 5440 (sa 7905) over Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Nfa 5440 (sa 7905) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.