US Bridges

Nfa 1090 (sa 8711) over Branch

Good

Union County, Tennessee · 1.8 M E of Sharps Chapel · Structure no. 87S23460003

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
210 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,533
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1090 (sa 8711) over Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1090 (sa 8711) over Branch in Union County, Tennessee. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 2,533 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,104 by 2038. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 1090 (sa 8711)
CrossesBranch
Location1.8 M E of Sharps Chapel
RouteCounty Highway 1090
Coordinates36.34583, -83.7732
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,533 (2021)
Projected traffic3,104 by 2038
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1090 (sa 8711) over Branch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1090 (sa 8711) 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 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1090 (sa 8711) over Branch carry?

About 2,533 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1090 (sa 8711) over Branch?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1090 (sa 8711) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.