US Bridges

Nfa 917 (sa 9104) over Branch

Good

Wayne County, Tennessee · 4.8 MI NE JCT SR203&HARDN · Structure no. 91S62270025

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
77
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 917 (sa 9104) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 917 (sa 9104) over Branch in Wayne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 77 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesNfa 917 (sa 9104)
CrossesBranch
Location4.8 MI NE JCT SR203&HARDN
RouteCounty Highway 917
CountyWayne County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.20155, -87.9521
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2021)
Projected traffic160 by 2039
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$224,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 917 (sa 9104) over Branch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 917 (sa 9104) 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 917 (sa 9104) over Branch carry?

About 77 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 917 (sa 9104) over Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 917 (sa 9104) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.