US Bridges

Nfa 1518 (sa 9216) over Branch

Fair

Weakley County, Tennessee · 2 MI E of SR43 · Structure no. 920A6290003

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
345
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1518 (sa 9216) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1518 (sa 9216) over Branch in Weakley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 345 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1518 (sa 9216)
CrossesBranch
Location2 MI E of SR43
RouteCounty Highway 1518
CountyWeakley County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.27164, -88.81671
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 inspectionOctober 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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic345 (2021)
Projected traffic480 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 1518 (sa 9216) over Branch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1518 (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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1518 (sa 9216) over Branch carry?

About 345 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1518 (sa 9216) over Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1518 (sa 9216) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.