US Bridges

Nfa 5447 over Branch

GoodPosted for load

Tipton County, Tennessee · 2.6 MI S of SR3 · Structure no. 840A2520003

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
415
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 5447 over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa 5447 over Branch in Tipton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 415 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 664 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa 5447
CrossesBranch
Location2.6 MI S of SR3
RouteCounty Highway 5447
Coordinates35.41314, -89.81528
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating18.5 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic415 (2021)
Projected traffic664 by 2042
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$508,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 5447 over Branch built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 5447 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 5447 over Branch carry?

About 415 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 5447 over Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 5447 over Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.