US Bridges

Nfa 1463 (sa 7924) over Branch

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Sledge RD - Shelby CO · Structure no. 79014630005

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
99 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 prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa 1463 (sa 7924) over Branch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 7,982 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,648 by 2041. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1463 (sa 7924)
CrossesBranch
LocationSledge RD - Shelby CO
RouteCounty Highway 1463
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.31059, -89.83511
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,982 (2021)
Projected traffic3,648 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 1463 (sa 7924) over Branch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1463 (sa 7924) 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 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 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1463 (sa 7924) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.