US Bridges

Nfa 1459 (sa 7914) over Branch

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Brunswick RD - Shelby CO · Structure no. 79014590003

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,075
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1459 (sa 7914) over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa 1459 (sa 7914) over Branch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 5 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 6,075 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,920 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1459 (sa 7914)
CrossesBranch
LocationBrunswick RD - Shelby CO
RouteCounty Highway 1459
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.33239, -89.75761
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,075 (2021)
Projected traffic9,920 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$226,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1459 (sa 7914) over Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1459 (sa 7914) 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1459 (sa 7914) over Branch carry?

About 6,075 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1459 (sa 7914) over Branch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1459 (sa 7914) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.