US Bridges

Nfa 1464 (sa 7921) over Branch

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · West Union Rd-Shelby CO · Structure no. 79014640007

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,488
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1464 (sa 7921) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1464 (sa 7921) 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 2,488 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,968 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1464 (sa 7921)
CrossesBranch
LocationWest Union Rd-Shelby CO
RouteCounty Highway 1464
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.37042, -89.96778
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,488 (2021)
Projected traffic3,968 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1464 (sa 7921) over Branch built?

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

What condition is Nfa 1464 (sa 7921) 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 1464 (sa 7921) over Branch carry?

About 2,488 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1464 (sa 7921) over Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1464 (sa 7921) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.