US Bridges

Nfa 1494 over Branch

Fair

Wilson County, Tennessee · 0.7 MI West of Smith CO · Structure no. 950A2130001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1494 over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa 1494 over Branch in Wilson 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1494
CrossesBranch
Location0.7 MI West of Smith CO
RouteCounty Highway 1494
CountyWilson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.22082, -86.12085
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2021)
Projected traffic144 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 1494 over Branch built?

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

What condition is Nfa 1494 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1494 over Branch carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1494 over Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1494 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.