Nfa 1456 (sa 7909) over Branch
PoorShelby County, Tennessee · Raleigh-Lagrange Rd-Shelb · Structure no. 79014560007
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16,054
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa 1456 (sa 7909) over Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 1456 (sa 7909) over Branch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 16,054 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,686 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa 1456 (sa 7909) over Branch built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa 1456 (sa 7909) 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Nfa 1456 (sa 7909) over Branch carry?
About 16,054 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Nfa 1456 (sa 7909) over Branch?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa 1456 (sa 7909) over Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.