US Bridges

Nfa 1083 (sa 8015) over Branch

Good

Smith County, Tennessee · 0.9 MI NW JCT SR24&SR264 · Structure no. 80F00010001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
287
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1083 (sa 8015) over Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa 1083 (sa 8015) over Branch in Smith 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 287 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 536 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1083 (sa 8015)
CrossesBranch
Location0.9 MI NW JCT SR24&SR264
RouteCounty Highway 1083
CountySmith County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.23412, -85.88917
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic287 (2021)
Projected traffic536 by 2042
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$116,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1083 (sa 8015) over Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1083 (sa 8015) over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1083 (sa 8015) over Branch carry?

About 287 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1083 (sa 8015) over Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1083 (sa 8015) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.