US Bridges

Nfa 1935 over Branch

Fair

Weakley County, Tennessee · 2 KM NW of Dresden · Structure no. 92019350001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
637
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1935 over Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Nfa 1935 over Branch in Weakley County, Tennessee. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 637 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,072 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1935
CrossesBranch
Location2 KM NW of Dresden
RouteCounty Highway 1935
CountyWeakley County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.31872, -88.73392
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: 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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic637 (2021)
Projected traffic1,072 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$277,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1935 over Branch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1935 over 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1935 over Branch carry?

About 637 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1935 over Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1935 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.