US Bridges

Nfa 1468 (sa 7925) over Branch

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Mudville Rd.-Shelby Co. · Structure no. 79014680005

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,107
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1468 (sa 7925) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1468 (sa 7925) over Branch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 2,107 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,941 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1468 (sa 7925)
CrossesBranch
LocationMudville Rd.-Shelby Co.
RouteCounty Highway 1468
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.37583, -89.76147
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,107 (2021)
Projected traffic1,941 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 1468 (sa 7925) over Branch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1468 (sa 7925) 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1468 (sa 7925) over Branch carry?

About 2,107 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1468 (sa 7925) over Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1468 (sa 7925) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.