US Bridges

Nfa 1954 (sa 9216) over Branch

Fair

Weakley County, Tennessee · 1 MI W of US45E · Structure no. 92019540003

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1954 (sa 9216) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1954 (sa 9216) over Branch in Weakley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 608 by 2040. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1954 (sa 9216)
CrossesBranch
Location1 MI W of US45E
RouteCounty Highway 1954
CountyWeakley County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.27244, -88.85702
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 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 rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2021)
Projected traffic608 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1954 (sa 9216) over Branch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1954 (sa 9216) 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 1954 (sa 9216) over Branch carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1954 (sa 9216) over Branch?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1954 (sa 9216) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.