Nfa 1479 over Branch
FairTipton County, Tennessee · 1.5 MI E of SR3 · Structure no. 84014790011
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 98 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa 1479 over Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1479 over Branch in Tipton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 246 by 2042. The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa 1479 over Branch built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa 1479 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa 1479 over Branch carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Nfa 1479 over Branch?
The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa 1479 over Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.