US Bridges

Nfa 1476 over Branch

Good

Tipton County, Tennessee · 0.1 MI E of Brighton · Structure no. 84014760003

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,571
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1476 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1476 over Branch in Tipton County, Tennessee. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 2,571 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,157 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNfa 1476
CrossesBranch
Location0.1 MI E of Brighton
RouteCity Street 1476
Coordinates35.48156, -89.71958
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,571 (2021)
Projected traffic3,157 by 2042
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 1476 over Branch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1476 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1476 over Branch carry?

About 2,571 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1476 over Branch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1476 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.