US Bridges

Nfa 1605 (sa 9222) over Branch

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Weakley County, Tennessee · 2.2 MI W of SR89 · Structure no. 92016050019

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
118
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1605 (sa 9222) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1605 (sa 9222) over Branch in Weakley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 118 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1605 (sa 9222)
CrossesBranch
Location2.2 MI W of SR89
RouteCounty Highway 1605
CountyWeakley County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.43811, -88.61356
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118 (2021)
Projected traffic112 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 1605 (sa 9222) over Branch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1605 (sa 9222) 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1605 (sa 9222) over Branch carry?

About 118 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1605 (sa 9222) over Branch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1605 (sa 9222) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.