Nfa 1463 (sa 7924) over Branch
PoorPosted for loadShelby County, Tennessee · Sledge RD - Shelby CO · Structure no. 79014630003
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 95 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,982
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa 1463 (sa 7924) over Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1463 (sa 7924) over Branch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 7,982 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,648 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa 1463 (sa 7924) over Branch built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa 1463 (sa 7924) 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 1463 (sa 7924) over Branch carry?
About 7,982 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Nfa 1463 (sa 7924) over Branch?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa 1463 (sa 7924) over Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.