US Bridges

Nfa 1478 (sa 8411) over Branch

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Tipton County, Tennessee · 3 MI W of Garland · Structure no. 84S81930003

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
557
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1478 (sa 8411) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1478 (sa 8411) over Branch in Tipton County, Tennessee. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 557 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 542 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1478 (sa 8411)
CrossesBranch
Location3 MI W of Garland
RouteCounty Highway 1478
CountyTipton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.59358, -89.79119
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic557 (2021)
Projected traffic542 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$91,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1478 (sa 8411) over Branch built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1478 (sa 8411) 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1478 (sa 8411) over Branch carry?

About 557 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1478 (sa 8411) over Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1478 (sa 8411) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.