US Bridges

Nfa 1608 (sa 9210) over Branch

Fair

Weakley County, Tennessee · 3.3 MI E of SR54 · Structure no. 92S82360001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,361
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1608 (sa 9210) over Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1608 (sa 9210) over Branch in Weakley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 1,361 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,552 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1608 (sa 9210)
CrossesBranch
Location3.3 MI E of SR54
RouteCounty Highway 1608
CountyWeakley County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.23978, -88.65208
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,361 (2021)
Projected traffic1,552 by 2040
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$34,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1608 (sa 9210) over Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1608 (sa 9210) 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 1608 (sa 9210) over Branch carry?

About 1,361 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1608 (sa 9210) over Branch?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1608 (sa 9210) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.