US Bridges

Nfa 1114 (sa 8907) over Branch

FairPosted for load

Warren County, Tennessee · .23 MI from Dick Hall RD · Structure no. 89003880003

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
770
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1114 (sa 8907) over Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1114 (sa 8907) over Branch in Warren County, Tennessee. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 770 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,205 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1114 (sa 8907)
CrossesBranch
Location.23 MI from Dick Hall RD
RouteCounty Highway 1114
CountyWarren County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.66765, -85.96361
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15.3 US tons
Inventory rating11.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic770 (2021)
Projected traffic1,205 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$530,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1114 (sa 8907) over Branch built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1114 (sa 8907) 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1114 (sa 8907) over Branch carry?

About 770 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1114 (sa 8907) over Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1114 (sa 8907) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.