US Bridges

Nfa 1782 (sa 9105) over Banjo Branch

Fair

Wayne County, Tennessee · 4.4 MI SW JCT SR13&SR15 · Structure no. 91017820009

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
285
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1782 (sa 9105) over Banjo Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1782 (sa 9105) over Banjo Branch in Wayne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 285 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 456 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1782 (sa 9105)
CrossesBanjo Branch
Location4.4 MI SW JCT SR13&SR15
RouteCounty Highway 1782
CountyWayne County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.27163, -87.82305
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic285 (2021)
Projected traffic456 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$376,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1782 (sa 9105) over Banjo Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1782 (sa 9105) over Banjo 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Nfa 1782 (sa 9105) over Banjo Branch carry?

About 285 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1782 (sa 9105) over Banjo Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Nfa 1782 (sa 9105) over Banjo Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.