US Bridges

Nfa 915 (sa 9102) over Branch

Poor

Wayne County, Tennessee · 3.2 MI S of SR203 · Structure no. 91S62270017

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
322
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 915 (sa 9102) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 915 (sa 9102) over Branch in Wayne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 322 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 515 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 915 (sa 9102)
CrossesBranch
Location3.2 MI S of SR203
RouteCounty Highway 915
CountyWayne County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.08753, -87.85046
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic322 (2021)
Projected traffic515 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 915 (sa 9102) over Branch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 915 (sa 9102) over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 915 (sa 9102) over Branch carry?

About 322 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 915 (sa 9102) over Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Nfa 915 (sa 9102) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.