US Bridges

Nfa 914 (sa 9110) over Branch

Good

Wayne County, Tennessee · 4.0 MI NE JCT SR128&SR228 · Structure no. 91S62260007

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
144
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 914 (sa 9110) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 914 (sa 9110) over Branch in Wayne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 144 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 914 (sa 9110)
CrossesBranch
Location4.0 MI NE JCT SR128&SR228
RouteCounty Highway 914
CountyWayne County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.41478, -87.898
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144 (2021)
Projected traffic230 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$202,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 914 (sa 9110) over Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 914 (sa 9110) 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Nfa 914 (sa 9110) over Branch carry?

About 144 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 914 (sa 9110) over Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 914 (sa 9110) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.